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This article contains affiliate links. I appreciate Primally Pure’s products so much that I asked to be an affiliate for them to help spread their message of better health through good for you skin care products. Over the last decade, I’ve slowly but surely been switching my beauty and skin care products to more natural… Read More
1. Smell You Later Dogs see the world through their noses. Do allow your dog to sniff your baby while you are holding her. Gently praise your pup while he is being introduced to your newborn. If you have an energetic dog, have a partner hold your dog on leash. Studies have shown that children… Read More
Breastfeeding is amazing. Being a new mom is amazing. Your newborn baby is amazing. The learning curve of it all is…overwhelming. Especially when it comes to the basics like sleep and breastfeeding. While sleep is a whole other topic, here are 5 myths about breastfeeding to keep in mind when thinking about your short term… Read More
This article contains an affiliate link. Mother’s Day is next month… Sunday, May 13, 2018 to be exact (write that down). The time to plan is NOW. Meaningful gifts can’t always be picked up last minute. Moms know if you waited until the day before. Save yourself the stress and worry: plan ahead. Be open… Read More
Remember when you used to go out on dates before you were married? Yeah, I don’t either… But, I *think* it involved getting dressed up, having fun, a few butterflies, holding hands, flirting, and trying to impress each other. There was so much anticipation and excitement…and after a while, familiarity and comfort. You’d found “the… Read More
Motherhood can feel pretty isolating, especially in the first few weeks and months after baby is born. Being part of a moms group that meets in person can be life changing. A mama tribe can provide much needed friendship, support, and learning opportunities—for you and your child. I started two successful moms groups that still… Read More
Many of us have been told to approach toddlerhood with the notion that we will be overrun by the “terrible twos” and ruled by “threenagers.” We’re taught to dread it before it even arrives. We see it coming, we’ve heard about it…but we’re so exhausted from the baby stage that a little independence doesn’t sound… Read More
As parents, we know how important Alone Time is—a minute to ourselves feels priceless, especially in the early years. Enjoying an activity of our choosing can recharge us almost instantly. Our kids naturally yearn for alone time, too, but may need a bit of guidance from us as parents to value it. A family is… Read More
The new baby is here! And you are so excited to meet that brand new bundle of joy. You may have waited your whole life for that new grandbaby, nephew, cousin, etc. It’s going to take everything in you not to run into the hospital, throw your arms open wide, and be the first to… Read More