One of the worst feelings a parent will have is feeling helpless when caring for a sick newborn. The exhaustion, crankiness and their inability to communicate what’s wrong is the trifecta for a ‘not so fun day’. It usually starts with your newborn acting out of the ordinary; longer naps, crying a lot and then congestion sometimes kicks in. Figuring…
Potty training your toddler can be hard but brace yourself and stay confident. It will work and they will get it, I promise. Whether you’re potty training a boy or a girl, these tips can help you. It’s all about looking for cues and staying on a schedule. With my toddler I was so determined to potty train him before…
Let’s be real, Mom guilt is a B*tch. Whether you’re a working mom, stay at home mom, single mom, we all get the Mom guilt. We all feel like we can be doing better, should be doing more and trying a little harder. But why? When the reality is we are already doing a kick ass job. Momming is so…
The first time you hear your newborn cry it’s the most beautiful experience. You just gave life to the most beautiful baby and life is great. Fast forward a couple weeks and it’s probably not so heart warming any longer. You are exhausted, they can’t tell you what they want and you feel helpless. Whether you have a colicky baby…
With September being National Baby Safety Month I have partnered with Snuza and Decco for this post and have received samples for review. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I never thought I was a nervous person until I became a Mom. Constant worries run through my mind day and night. Is my newborn breathing? Is my toddler…
Although it may seem impossible to prepare your toddler for a new baby there are certain steps you can take to slowly introduce what will be in store for them. My toddler was only 22 months old when he got his promotion to Big Brother with his baby sister who is now 7 weeks old. I didn’t know how much…
…While Taking Care of a Newborn Lately I’ve been challenging myself to find ways to keep my toddler entertained without resorting to the television or the tablet. Having recently had a newborn (3 weeks ago) I’ve had to shift my focus from constantly playing with my toddler to now tending to my very needy newborn. As we all know, having…
Breastfeeding is hard but a promise I can honestly make to you is this… it will get better, just stick with it! If you are planning on breastfeeding your newborn understand that it may not come easy to everyone, but it will be worth it. Initially I didn’t think I was going to breastfeed my first born. I was eager…
Now that the Mama-guilt has subsided, I am able to gather my thoughts and write a post about 5 ways to prevent your toddler from climbing out of their crib. Unfortunately, this past weekend, my 21-month-old son decided to jailbreak out of his crib. We should have known he was going to do this because this was his month of…
Teaching your toddler to do things on his or her own will benefit both you and your child. These 5 ways to help promote your toddler’s independence will make your life easier, less stressful and reduce their tantrums. As a Stay at Home Mom of (soon to be) two under two years old, teaching my little one to do things…
