Tips for Coping With Sleep Deprivation When You Have a Newborn You just had a baby (congratulations!), and you’ve suddenly been thrown into the realm of new mom sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation when you have a newborn is no joke. Your baby is crying, you’re crying, and you’re wondering…how can I get more sleep?! Remember,…
How to Keep Your Kids Busy With At-Home Learning Activities Looking for early learning activities for toddlers at home? This one’s for you! As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher. That’s not to say you need flash cards and worksheets to teach your infant or toddler, though. Toddlers and younger children learn best…
You’re here for some backyard bonfire party ideas, and I’ve gotcha covered! A bonfire party is one of the most relaxed types of parties, making it one of the simplest to plan. Not to mention, there’s nothing like the warmth of a crackling fire and the fun that comes with being in good company. Today,…
Newborns, Essential Oils, and Other Natural Remedies for Baby’s Cold or Congestion Awake at 3 AM listening to your baby try to breathe through the congestion? Wondering if you can use essential oils to help baby with cold symptoms? Middle of the night feedings are hard enough on a good night. But when baby can’t…
Want to Do Some Fun Outdoor Activities With Family, But Not Sure What? Try These Ideas! If you’re looking for outdoor activities for the family, you’re in the right place. I’ll be spending a lot of time at home this summer with my daughters, and I want to take advantage of the warm weather as much…
“I can’t put my baby down without her crying, and I’m exhausted!” I hear you, mama. Swing, bouncer, swaddle: You’ve tried it all, and nothing works. Your arms are dying for a break, but your baby isn’t happy anywhere or with anyone but you. I’ve been there with both of my daughters. In fact, my…
How to Nurse Your Baby in Public (Without Having to Cover Up) Does your baby or toddler constantly pull the blanket off while you breastfeed in public? Do you find yourself getting flustered as you try to latch your baby and keep the nursing cover from falling off your shoulder? It should go without saying,…
“Help! My Baby Hates Tummy Time!” Are you feeling guilty because you haven’t started tummy time yet for your baby? Or maybe you’ve tried but your baby seems to hate it, so you’re wondering about tummy time alternatives. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! I went through the same thing with both of my babies. Experts…
Benefits of Babywearing + Tips on How to Find a Carrier Hey, mama! Let’s talk about the benefits of babywearing for a minute. But first: Does your baby want to be held all the time? Wondering if there’s something wrong with your child? (The answer? Nope!) It’s biologically normal for babies to want to be safe…
I needed a change of pace, so I thought I’d take a break from working on my normal blog posts and write up something about what we’ve been doing during this time of social isolation. A few minutes ago, I found and printed a couple The Little Mermaid coloring sheets, per my 3-year-old’s request, then…