Surviving, Occasionally Thriving & Always Learning
Being a parent is HARD. And sometimes it can feel lonely and like you are the only one dealing with certain issues and parenting challenges. Chances are though, there are a bunch of other parents dealing with the exact same ones. So here I share some of the challenges I have faced as a parent (from the prenatal stage up through the toddler years), in hopes of offering helpful tips or just some good old solidarity!
Whenever I start to feel overwhelmed (which is often as a mom of 2 young kids), I get obsessive about decluttering my home. It has become a form of stress management for me. It’s a small way to feel a little bit more in control …
How many toys do kids need? While it’s nice to have a number to shoot for, it’s more important to assess how many toys are right for your particular child and circumstances. For example, as a stay at home mom, my kids are home a …
Why Introverted Moms Need Calm and Quiet Built Into Their Week Practical Suggestions to Support Yourself as an Introverted Mom Last Sunday I took my 16-month-old daughter to her gymnastics class (aka a bunch of toddlers wandering around in circles). As everyone gathered in a …
Keeping a whole family fed is such a task! So I have finally made an official family meal plan to simplify grocery shopping and meal prep. I can not believe it has taken me all of these years to sit down and take the time …
The biggest issue I have struggled with as a mom of 2 young children is exhaustion and sleep deprivation. An out of whack sleep schedule has made me feel physically and mentally unwell. It has become a vicious stress cycle of staying up late to …
When I first heard about breast milk jewelry, I scoffed at the idea. Why would anyone care about preserving their breastmilk in a weird piece of jewelry? Fast forward a few months to when I started making plans to wean my baby, and I found …
Many moms have a love-hate relationship with breastfeeding. There’s nothing quite like nourishing your child from your own body, and it marks a finite period in a woman’s life as a mother. It is also a test of endurance. Many breastfeeding moms (this includes both …
All parents need some type of support network when raising young children. What this support network looks like though, can vary. Different parents need varying levels and sources of support depending on the following; their personalities their mental health and physical health their financial statuses …
If you are a breastfeeding mama who has had recurrent plugged ducts, you know the struggle. What starts as a fairly small tender spot on your breast can quickly become a painful hard lump. If a clog does not clear up on its own or …
During cold and flu season, busy breastfeeding moms may be asking, can you take Emergen C while breastfeeding? Anything that can potentially give a tired mom a leg up sounds like a pretty good idea, right? A review of the available information and scientific literature …
Topics: Breastfeeding a 1-Year-Old: How Often? Factors Influencing Breastfeeding Frequency My 1-Year-Old’s Breastfeeding Schedule Young Toddlers’ Nutritional Needs How Much Does a 1-Year-Old Drink in a Single Breastfeeding Session? How Long is a Full-Feed Nursing Session? Responding to a Child’s Breastfeeding Cues How Do I …
✓ Family Beach Trip Packing Checklist As we are headed into the sunshine season, let’s get ready for some sandy fun-filled days at the beach! Taking a family vacation or even just a day trip to the beach can be hard work and requires some …
An overstimulated mom is tired, stressed, and overwhelmed. Her nervous system has been bombarded with sensory information in the form of shrieking rambunctious children, crying babies, and the countless demands of motherhood. She may experience strong feelings of anger and irritability, and feel like she …
Stay at Home Mom Burnout Signs 10 Ways to Recover from Burnout If you are dealing with stay-at-home mom burnout, you are not alone. Raising children full time is hard work and can get the best of anyone. While all mamas have the occasional hard …
As a mom of a rambunctious baby and a high energy preschooler, I can get pretty overstimulated and overwhelmed. Sometimes my nerves are completely fried by the end of the day. This is when I start to feel angry, resentful and burnt out. The constant …
Breastfeeding is a big job and as such, snacks for nursing moms are essential! Not only is making breastmilk physically demanding, but it can be mentally and emotionally demanding as well. Many mamas are feeding their babies around the clock and may additionally be dealing …
Ever since becoming a mom, coffee has become a very important part of my life. VERY. The cumulative effects of sleep deprivation are just too real, and sometimes a cup of coffee feels like the only thing that is possibly going to get me through …
What is a Milk Bleb? What Does a Milk Bleb Feel Like? Treating Milk Blebs and Blisters at Home Breastfeeding is one of the most arduous tasks of motherhood. It is time intensive and sometimes quite uncomfortable and painful. And unfortunately for some, dealing with …
For the first month or so after bringing home our new baby, I was surprised that my 3 year old had no apparent shifts in behavior. He seemed curious about and delighted by the new baby. Fast forward a month and this is when the …
A great baby wrap promotes bonding, provides comfort and offers convenience. And with a hot and fun filled summer ahead, finding the best baby wrap to use while out on adventures or at home getting things done is a must. Features of a Great Summer …