What do you do for a serious cut, a skinned knee, not being able to move your arm after a fall? When we don’t touch on these topics with our children it can lead to the inappropriate response of panic. It is inevitable that our children at some point will either experience a need to […]
12 Ways To Sleep Better While You Are Expecting
It never fails, you are excited in the beginning of your pregnancy but also so very exhausted that sleep is usually not a problem. During your first trimester, you may be so exhausted just from daily tasks that you find yourself able to catch a catnap anywhere, and at anytime. Most times the daily tasks […]
Attachement Parenting: Following Your Parental Instincts
I didn’t really learn much about attachment parenting until my first child was about nine months old. A fellow blogger asked me to guest post about the topic and I had to ask her what it was. She responded with things like, “breastfeeding, cosleeping, gentle discipline, babywearing,” and the like. I’ve since never actually studied […]
15 Proven Health Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water Everyday
There is one simple and healthy drink you can enjoy every morning that will help you lose weight, improve your digestion, clear your skin and help your liver and kidneys do a better job of cleansing and detoxifying your body naturally. What is this magic drink? Lemon water. Simply squeeze half of a lemon into […]
10 Ways To Wake A Grumpy Child In The Morning
Mornings can be hard even for those who are used to getting up with the sun. However, since young children can often be irrational creatures in every regard, it can be especially challenging to wake a grumpy child and seamlessly get out of the door without losing your mind, or your cool. It can amaze […]
Proven Tips On Introducing The Bottle To A Breastfed Baby
I have breastfed three babies and I have had to introduce a bottle to all three of them either to get them ready for my going back to work or because they weren’t gaining weight. With every baby, I read up on the matter and decided to introduce the bottle somewhere between two and four […]
Maya Wrap Ring Sling: The Baby Carrier You Need To Have
Let me start by saying that I have had 5 babies and am currently expecting my 6th. I have worn all my babies, though with different carriers. Some that I have found helpful, some that have just barely been functional, and some that I cannot live without. I have learned a lot over the years […]
12 Ways To Build Confidence In Your Shy Child
As parents, we want our children to be confident and brave in any situation that comes up. It can be worrisome to know our children are shy or uncomfortable in social situations, and it can be disheartening to know that they lack social skills necessary for building friendships. Shyness or introversion can lead to problems […]
Babywearing: 12 Reasons To Wear Your Baby (No. 3 Is Best)
I have three children now and thanks to my experience with the first one, I’ve babywear all of them. You see, my oldest daughter had terrible colic. If she was awake, she was screaming. She wanted to be held all the time - not just held, mind you but bounced and walked. It was exhausting because […]
Hospital Bag Items List: What To Pack For Mom, Dad And Baby
This is a very real post for me - I’m due in about 3 weeks, and as soon as I’m done writing this I’m going to pack my own bag! (It’s my fourth - I’m a slacker about it, because I’m fairly sure I won’t go early - I never do.) When you’re heading off […]
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