Morning sickness can make your first trimester or even your whole pregnancy really tough. My morning sickness for all of my pregnancies began really early around week 5. I got to the point where I was puking at least once a day. I also didn’t want to share that I was pregnant yet making it …
This week’s 6 weeks pregnant update: At 6 weeks pregnant. Baby is the size of a sweet pea, which is such a cute nickname for a baby. I might have to use it when my sweet pea finally arrives. I have started having some morning sickness and really hope it doesn’t get worse. Besides that, …
As a parent, I know what it feels like to be at a loss for how to help your child build social skills and make friends. Here, I have outlined how to help your child (toddler, preschooler or elementary aged kid) enter play and make friends. I focus on specific settings that are great for …
Week Update: I’m 5 weeks pregnant!!!!! Super excited and nervous. I took a total of three pregnancy tests just to be sure. I told husband right away because I couldn’t wait. But if you can then totally check out these awesome pregnancy announcements for husband. I think that was more for me than for accuracy. …
My toddler hated bath. She would scream and fight. In fact, she hated all types of water play. She was the kid who would cry when she got splashed or wet. I didn’t know what to do and it seemed the more I forced bath time, the worse it got. Also, my bigger goal was …
Deciding on care for your child is a very big decision. The stakes are high since there is no way for your baby to tell you what is going on. It is also a huge decision because your caregiver will shape your child’s development. Now, I know how tough it is to find what is …
Between the endless chores, complex schedules, work, and school, it is hard to create space for quality time with your kids. As moms, I feel like we are always rushing and it seems that unless it becomes a priority, our children’s childhoods are going to be over before we know it. You only get so …
Once I became a mom, I realized staying fit was an entirely new beast. Before motherhood, I really just needed to find the motivation to eat healthy and work out. Looking back, I had no idea I was on easy mode. Motherhood is hard mode. It starts with having to lose pregnancy weight while learning …
As a kid, my parents moved every two years. I seem to have picked up this habit and have lived in numerous houses as an adult. One benefit of moving so much is you start to learn a lot about houses and home ownership. Every time we buy, we learn a lesson or two. Would …
You have read all the tips, hacks, Facebook groups and still don’t feel like you have found success. It’s like you didn’t even know what overwhelmed felt like until the word mom joined your list of titles. You juggle a thousand responsibilities every day and yet it never seems like enough. I get you. I …