If you’ve just had a baby, then one of the things you may be juggling on your mental back-burner is how to get your body back into shape. The physical challenges associated with pregnancy and giving birth are like nothing else first-time moms have experienced, as you now know. While the joy of a child […]
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That energy burst from the second trimester has ground to a halt. You’re having a harder time sleeping at night. Oh, and you’re obsessed with getting your house set up for the imminent arrival of your firstborn. Yup, no doubt about it, you’ve entered the third trimester – and the “nesting” phase of pregnancy. Of
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All parents try to give our kids the skills they’ll need to make it through life. But rather than thinking in terms of checking off skills that you taught them along the way, what if we reframed this process as gifts you can give your child? Especially in our current environment in the United States
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If you love live music, you may be eager to let your kids experience it. It could even be a chance for them to see their favorite artists in the flesh. That said, concerts can get rowdy. Plus, there are other concerns such as noise levels, and the need to keep your kids occupied between
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I’m thrilled to share this guest post today from fellow blogger Sarah Brumley! Sarah is one of my blogging sisters – I swear, half of what she writes makes me think, “I can hear myself saying that to my kids!” (The other half, I wish I had already thought of saying to my kids!) While
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Do you have twins? Or triplets, or even quadruplets? Chances are good that if you don’t personally, you know someone who does. My father had a pair of brothers who were twins. My cousin on my mother’s side gave birth to twins. Our next-door neighbors have twins. So does my girls’ Scout leader. So does
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ODo you use time-outs with your kids? Are you a veteran of both time-outs AND when to use them? When Kimmie was two and I was pregnant with Essie, I’d hear other mamas at play dates trading stories on kids being in time-out. It was around this time that I first became aware of blog
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Trying to balance work and family is hard for any working parent. But especially when you’re a mompreneur. Moms tend to give it their all at parenthood. But for entrepreneurs who want their business to grow and succeed, their business is their “baby” and giving it their undivided time and attention is their #1 priority.
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Becoming a parent means new social responsibilities. Arranging playdates. Choosing the right child care and preschool. Finding the right schools. Safety concerns are often one of the driving factors behind parents’ research. And most parents think about safety at home all the time, from basics like childproofing the kitchen to less-obvious concerns like dealing with lead paint. But
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Every year, your kid is going to have a birthday. And every year, whether it’s an intimate family gathering or a massive blowout, another birthday means throwing another kid’s birthday party. Sometimes, though – especially with parental one-ups-(wo)man-ship – we can lose sight of what’s most important: making lasting memories, and ensuring that your child
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Stocking up on swaddles, receiving blankets, and diapers. Putting the finishing touches on the nursery. And, of course, waiting (im)patiently for your labor pangs to begin. Yup, no question about it – if you’re doing these things, then you’re probably preparing for birth and excited to become a parent. If you’re in the final nesting
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Rock-A-Bye…Toddler? It’s no joke. Trying to get your toddler to sleep can be more terrible than your worst nightmare. You hear all about how challenging it can be to get babies to sleep. There are literally hundreds of books on this subject. (I’ve read several of them.) However, what you DON’T read too much about
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Image via Pixabay Everyone knows, at least on some level, that diet matters a whole lot. But beyond weight management, many people aren’t too clear on how diet can affect your life. Beyond maintaining a healthy weight, why does what you eat really matter? What are the real implications of what we consume? It’s all
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a.k.a. Help for Sleep-Deprived Parents As I type this, the rest of my household has been in bed for well over an hour (the girls much longer than that). And that’s after I was first one up this morning, in part so I could sneak off to yoga class before the girls went to summer
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Children don’t need stress relief tips … or do they? You might be surprised. True, your kiddos probably don’t have to worry about paying bills, going to work, or getting dinner on the table. But that doesn’t mean that they’re completely carefree. We all like to think of our kids as happy-go-lucky bundles of joy,
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This is not the post I’d originally scheduled for today. But life happens. HOW we react when life happens is critical, especially as parents. Our little ones are always watching us, learning by example. When you encounter your next “teachable moment,” how will you react? The former classroom teacher in me is always on the
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How’d you sleep last night? Did you toss and turn? Did you wake up feeling lousy? Or did you fall asleep right away, and wake up feeling refreshed? If waking up well-rested sounds like a pipe dream, do something about it! Small, simple changes can help you sleep better tonight, as I know from firsthand
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School safety is on everyone’s minds nowadays. It seems that every week, the news brings more horrific reports of another school shooting. As parents, we can sometimes feel helpless. After all, we can’t singlehandedly change gun laws or improve mental health funding in the United States. But there are plenty of simple action steps we
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating in the United States (as well as expats overseas) today! In honor of this national day of giving thanks, I’m thrilled to share a guest post written by a blogging friend of mine, Michele Tripple. If ever there were a Supermom, this amazing mama is definitely one in my eyes!
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When life throws you a curveball, how do you react? What do you do when life throws you for a loop? How do you cope? Wouldn’t it be nice if there were quick and easy answers to make it all better? But life doesn’t work that way, does it? A loved one gets a serious
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