10 potty training mistakes you don’t want to make, written by a mom who’s made them all. I laid my sleeping newborn down and left the room to a quiet house. I descended the stairs slowly, dreading what I might find. What was my toddler doing that had him so quiet? As I turned…
Make an informed decision about childcare, considering a nanny vs daycare. Explore all of your childcare options to choose what’s best for your family. I finally got ahold of the third daycare on my list, my last choice. “Do you have any openings for an 18-month-old?” I asked hesitantly. I wanted the best school…
Postpartum depression experiences with natural treatment solutions. For new moms who think they may be experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression. As I held my crying newborn for, who knew how many nights in a row, I cried alongside him. It was 1 am and I didn’t know what to do anymore. “I’m sorry, baby. Sorry,…
Story books for 2-year-olds. A list of books to help make reading time meaningful for you and your 2-year-old. Recommendations from a mom and librarian. As we sat down to read, my 2-year-old kindly handed me a book with the commentary, “you like this one.” I laughed. “Yes, you’re right. I do like this one.”…
Time management for busy moms. A quick way to get through your to-dos and gain extra time for what you want to do. After 15 minutes of on-and-off noise from the baby monitor, I dragged myself out of bed. As I stumbled down the hall to my kids’ rooms, I noticed toys strewn across the…
C-section postpartum essentials for moms who are preparing for a c-section. Grab these 7 things to prepare for postpartum after a c-section. I was startled awake by the sound of my newborn baby’s cry. Looking over at my husband, who continued to sleep as our baby grew more insistent, I realized I was on my…
This post contains everything that a first-time mom needs to prepare for her baby. Links and recommendations for daycare, newborn schedules, breastfeeding, pumping, and postpartum depression. Being a first-time mom is life-changing. You have a new person who you are bringing/have brought into the world and things will never be the same. It’s amazing how…
This is first-time mom advice for new moms, from a mom of two. In this list, you will find 10 things to help first-time moms along. Plus 3 tips to make things easier. I collapsed on my bed with my new baby on my chest. Never in my life had I been someone who could…
Things new moms need for themselves after having a baby. What to buy, prepare, and ask for after having a baby. For new and expecting moms. My nurse peaked in and excitedly asked, “Are you ready to go home?” My palms started to sweat as I looked down at my baby who was only two…
The 11 best dinosaur books for 2-year-olds. Recommendations from a librarian and mom. Your dinosaur-loving 2-year-old will love these books! My 2-year-old son shoved the same book at me again, begging me to read it for the fifth time in a row. I groaned, feeling torn. I didn’t want to say no because I want…