I know that everyone has already moved on to Halloween, but I want to share one more thing before October ends! Many of you know that this is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and something that I have been very open about in the past is having a miscarriage. It has had a huge… Read More What I Wish I’d Known Sooner About Having a Miscarriage
When we had our first daughter, my husband convinced me that we only needed a plain, black diaper bag. He wanted something he could use without feeling feminine so we settled on a boring, basic backpack that in no way reflected my personal style. Let’s be honest, he carried it sometimes, but not nearly enough… Read More What to Look for When Picking the Perfect Diaper Bag
I know that we hear so much about the “dangers” of comparing our children, but it’s really not all horrible. I understand being sensitive to our little one’s self-esteem and accepting them unconditionally, but I’m not afraid to say that it’s okay to compare your kids. Compare them to their siblings, compare them to their… Read More It’s Totally Normal to Compare Your Kids
Before I even had kids, I knew that I wanted to create a Montessori playroom in our home! I studied the Montessori method in college and have always loved how it fosters a child’s inquisitive nature. This post is sponsored by Monti Kids, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. What is… Read More How to Set up a Montessori Playroom at Home
In my efforts to KonMari my life, I was going through a ton of files the other day and tossing old documents that we’ve been hoarding. During my rummaging, I found a hospital bill from when Goose was born in 2015. I’m not sure if I erased it from my mind or just didn’t notice… Read More How Much Does it Really Cost to Have a Baby?
This year, I’ve been noticing more mommies resolving to have a tidy home (thanks, Marie Kondo), but there’s one question that I keep hearing: How do you clean up your house when you have kids? We all know that kids are masters at creating clutter so what are we to do about the messes they… Read More 5 Strategies to Teach Your Children to Clean Up
When it comes to feeding your baby, it’s important to give their growing little bodies nothing but the best! Beech-Nut® Naturals™ is here for you! You can relax knowing that they pride themselves on making real food for babies ™. This post is sponsored by Beech-Nut® Naturals™ but the content and opinions expressed here are… Read More Beech-Nut Naturals Are Real Food for Babies
I’m really excited to tell you about a new chat service from the Happy Mama Mentors! Their goal is to provide nutritional support for parents and healthy inspiration for feeding your kids. This post is sponsored by Happy Family Brands but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. You probably are familiar with Happy Family… Read More The Happy Mama Mentors Answer Your Questions About Kids’ Nutrition
Now that your kids have met, it’s time focus on growing their sibling bond. A lot of your kids’ relationship will develop naturally, but you also need to be intentional about fostering a positive relationship. Let’s be honest, toddlers are little egomaniacs and you’ll have to work actively to help your kids learn about each… Read More Build a Positive Relationship Between Your Toddler and New Baby
Last week, I shared my tips for preparing a toddler for a new baby. It was all about getting your firstborn mentally ready for your new family member well in advance. Now, imagine that your baby has arrived and it’s time to introduce your toddler to their younger sibling. The first meeting between your toddler and… Read More Tips for the First Meeting Between Your Toddler and Baby
