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Should I Have Another Baby? 7 Crucial Things to Consider

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 by Emilia Lewis
Everyone has a number of kids that works for them and the trick is figuring out what is right number for your family. Here's how we decided that we were done after 2 kids. If you are trying to decide what number is perfect for your family, this article provides some food for thought. Consider these points when deciding if you really want to add another kid to your family. Should I have another kid? How to know if you're done having kids? #parenting #motherhood #pregnancy

A big question parents ask themselves is “do I want to have another baby?” or better yet “should I have another baby?” While there …

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Categories Family

When to Tell Family You’re Pregnant? 10 Tips for Perfect Timing

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 by Emilia Lewis
When and how to tell your other half, family and friends that you are pregnant! Important things to consider when sharing that you're expecting. When to share the gender and the name. Questions you might get asked when you tell others you are pregnant. Why you will want to tell your significant other right away? Why you might want to wait to share your pregnancy with family? Fun ways to share the moment. How to announce your pregnancy. What week should you announce your pregnancy?

When to tell family you’re pregnant can be just as important as how you tell someone you’re pregnant.  Timing can be everything. What is …

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Categories Pregnancy, Family, First Trimester, Second Trimester

Best Tips for New Mommies: How to Conquer the 4th Trimester

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by Emilia Lewis
New mom tips everything from postpartum to newborn care. Tips and advice on how to prepare for that first month as a new mom. All the advice and tips you need to survive your 4th trimester and bringing home a newborn baby. Advice on breastfeeding, baby sleep, visitor policies, and relationships after having a baby. Advice on postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. Tips on how to get out of the how with baby. New baby tips. #newmom #maternity #postpartum #motherhood #newborn #4thTrimester

Before I had my first baby, my friend who was one year ahead of me in motherhood sat me down and dished out everything …

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Categories Postpartum, Baby, Breastfeeding, Family, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Potty Training Naked: A Mom’s 12 Step Guide to Success in One Weekend  

February 28, 2021February 26, 2021 by Emilia Lewis
12 easy tips to potty train your toddler right the first time so you don't have to repeat. How to potty train a toddler, how to potty train in 3 days, when to potty train a toddler, how to potty train a toddler girl, best ways to potty train a toddler, Advice on night potty training and potty training regressions

As a first-time mom, the idea of potty training my toddler scared me to no end. If done incorrectly, I imagined pee and poop …

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Categories Toddler, Family, Parenting Tips

What to Put on a Baby Registry: 20 Savvy Tips Every Mama Needs to Know

October 13, 2020July 5, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
A baby registry guide, advice on what to buy and what to skip, how to save money on your baby registry, what I wish I bought, tips on swaddles, cribs, rocking chair, carriers, car seats and diaper bags, what to buy while pregnant, what to wait on until baby is born, where to register for your baby registry #maternity #pregnancy #babyregistry

Making a baby registry was one of my favorite parts of being pregnant right along with decorating the nursery.  In addition to picking out …

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Categories Pregnancy, Family, First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester

Why I Love Having Kids 2 Years Apart

June 28, 2020June 28, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
When you have your first child the big question becomes when you should have baby number two. If you are trying to decide if you want to try for your baby this year or next year or you want someone to play devil’s advocate for you, here are my reasons that I think a 2 year age gap between children is best. What age gap is best for children? When should you have your second baby? #parenting #motherhood #pregnancy #babies

My husband and I have the exact same spacing in our families. The first two are a 3 year age gap, the third child …

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Categories Reader Favorites, Family

How to Prepare Toddler for New Baby: 17 Critical Steps to Start Today

February 28, 2021June 7, 2020 by Emilia Lewis

It felt like the only advice I got to prepare toddler for new baby was to get my toddler a gift from baby. Which …

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Categories Toddler, Baby, Family, Parenting Tips, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

40 Tips for 40 Weeks of Pregnancy

November 11, 2020June 5, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
While I tried to use my time wisely while pregnant, I missed out on getting a lot done because I simply didn’t know what to do. Here is the list of tips that will help you get the most out of your pregnancy and be ready for that little bundle of joy. How to get ready for baby. Pregnancy Tips. Maternity Tips. Baby Tips. #pregnancy #baby #pursuetoday

From the registry and nursery to medical appointments and hospital tours, there is so much to do during pregnancy. While I tried to use …

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Categories Pregnancy, Family, First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester

Why Mom Blogs Failed Me on Baby Sleep

July 8, 2020May 30, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
I read a lot of mom blogs while pregnant to prepare for my baby. When it came to posts on sleep, I felt already judged before I even had a baby. I was so focused on making sure she was okay I wouldn’t let her sleep anywhere but in my arms, for fear of being one of those unloving moms. To save you from extra sleep deprivation that you don’t need to go through, here are actual useful tips to work on so your baby learns how to sleep. Baby sleep tips, how to get baby to sleep. #babysleep #postpartum

To prepare for my baby, I read a lot of mom blogs while pregnant. When it came to posts on sleep, I felt like …

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Categories Reader Favorites, Baby, Baby Sleep, Family, Postpartum

The Best Way to Plan Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

June 29, 2020May 28, 2020 by Emilia Lewis
Planning activities to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy can be exhausting. Here is an approach I use which has dramatically cut down on prep time. It requires no fancy toys. Using a theme based approach and 5 mins of prep work, I have a full day of enrichment that helps children explore the world around them, excites their curiosity and builds their skills. It is a great way to structure your preschool at home or just to add variety to everyday. #preschool #toddler #pursuetoday

I am always surprised by my child’s energy and curiosity. Besides wishing my coffee each morning could give me even half that amount of …

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Categories Toddler, Family, Kid Activities, Parenting Tips
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