Tips for new parents whose baby will only sleep when held. Quick solutions and long-term strategies that will get your baby out of your arms and into their own sleep space. I opened my eyes, light streaming through my bedroom window, and looked down at my still sleeping 2-week-old baby. He looked so peaceful while…
The best gifts for C-Section moms. The perfect gifts for first-time moms or new moms after a scheduled C-Section, unplanned, or emergency C-Section. “Don’t forget newborn diapers, wipes, and some high-rise granny panties,” I reminded my husband as he headed to the store. “Granny panties?” he questioned. “Yep.” The one postpartum item I’d decided not…
A simple guide to meal planning for working moms. Learn how to plan meals for the entire week, grocery shop, and throw together a meal in less time than picking up take-out. I stumbled through the door carrying my pumping bag, work bag, and the full 20 lbs of a car seat and baby on…
A list of 30 first-time mom registry must-haves. Every item is carefully curated based on what you’ll need for your baby. If you have no idea what to buy for your baby or need help with a first-time mom registry, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I gingerly sorted through my baby registry as I…
Educational books for 2-year-olds that will teach your toddler all the skills he needs to be ready for preschool. Books on counting, shapes, the alphabet, colors, body parts, and animals. “Can you point to your nose?” my husband asked our baby as he held him on his knee. He giggled and pointed to his nose,…
A step-by-step no cry sleep method for better infant sleep. Help your baby sleep on his own without crying it out. My newborn closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. I took a deep breath, feeling my muscles relax a little. There was nothing better than settling in with a sleeping baby. Then my…
Essentials you need for breastfeeding after a C-section. The best tips to make breastfeeding a success after your C-section. “Is there anything you need?” my labor and delivery nurse asked as she pushed me into recovery. I’d done this before and I knew the one item I needed right away. “A breast pump,” I blurted…
A list of the best dinosaur books for kids of all ages. The best recommendations from a librarian and mom for fiction & nonfiction dinosaur books. A low growl started in my son’s chest as he approached his little brother. He immediately started to cry, knowing what was coming next. “Liam, don’t growl in your…
A curated list of the best dinosaur books for preschoolers from a librarian and mom. Pick up these books to engage your preschooler in reading time. “Stop hitting your brother!” “No, he was playing with that. Let go!” “You can’t have a snack, you haven’t even eaten your dinner.” These are just a few of…
Tips for toddlers. Ways to make life with a toddler (or 2) run more smoothly for all of you. Life-saving hacks to help moms manage toddlers. I catch my 15-month-old and wedge his shoes on. Only to find that my 2-year-old has disappeared back into the bounce house, again. “Liam!” I yell. Every kid but…
