The Ooly products mentioned in this post were provided to me at no cost to facilitate this post. Do you ever feel like you don't know which way is left or right? You miss dentist appointments, are late to church and are running out the door with one earring on? Then it sounds like you need some organization in your life! Being a mother means that you must split yourself ... Read More
The Benefits of an Early Pre-K Program for Toddlers
I've been blessed enough to have my Mother in Law care for both of my children before they became school aged. By the age of two, I felt that I would be doing my children a huge disservice if I didn't enroll them in some kind of Pre-K program before they entered the public school system. I believe that there are definitely benefits of an early pre-k program for toddlers. I ... Read More
5 Ways Moms Can Relax During Back to School Chaos
I received products from Gurunanda to facilitate this post. Back to school shopping. Signing papers. Making lunches. Getting to school on time. The back to school season is dreaded by moms around the country because of the chaos that ensues in their homes. The relaxing flow of summer is replaced by schedules and the morning rush. After school, moms are ... Read More
Why Every Child Needs Books With Diverse Characters + MVP Book Giveaway!
*I was provided with a set of the MVP Kids books, but the opinions expressed in this post are my own. * There are countless ways to raise culturally aware children, but my favorite way to teach my young children about others is through books with diverse characters. I purposely seek out books that show diversity in culture, race, language, gender & even ... Read More
5 Tips for Successful Swim Lessons With Your Toddler + Giveaway!
Learning to swim is a monumental milestone for parents and their children. It can be an exciting, yet stressful time, especially when you are teaching toddlers. Here are a few tips for making the experience fun and stress free: Pick a reputable individual/organization You want your child to learn under someone who is calm, patient and experienced. Local organizations like ... Read More
How to Tell If Your Husband Has Transformed Into a Girl Dad
I was provided with the Skip Hop bag featured in this post at no cost. There is a myth that every dad is unhappy if he doesn't have sons. I'm sure men love to pass down the family legacy through their names, but it doesn't mean that not having sons makes him unhappy. Girls have a special way of warming their dad's heart from the day they are born. Raising girls ... Read More
How to Empower Your Child by Teaching Them About Bullying
Bullying. A word that is plastered on tv, billboards, social media & in schools. The word is often overused and abused. How do you teach your child to not be a victim, and what to do in case it happens?? Here are my suggestions on how to teach your kids about bullying, and empower them in the process! Define Bullying Start by telling your kids what it really means. ... Read More
When I Become a Mother I’ll Never…And Other Words I’ve Eaten
I was judgmental before I became a mom. There I said it. It’s a little liberating to admit that. There were things that I said I'd never do. In my Master’s program, I remember a classmate talking about how exasperated she was with her 2 year old. She was tired after a long day of work, then her evening ended with homework and a non-cooperative two year old.Her toddler ... Read More
Postpartum Depression: The Not So Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Postpartum depression makes women feel sad, depressed & alone. Due to the shame associated with depression, many women don't speak out about their feelings. I was one of those women. My second pregnancy was not as fun as the first. I was tired all the time, moody & my husband thought I hated him. Since I had already had gestational diabetes once, my doctors had me ... Read More
How to Support a Friend Who Has Lost a Baby Through Miscarriage
Miscarriage. It's such an ugly word. So many women suffer silently that the world often doesn't realize how common the unfortunate event is. More than 80% of miscarriages occur within the first three months of pregnancy. No matter the timing of the miscarriage, the effects are devastating to the family, but especially the mother. If you've never experienced a miscarriage, ... Read More