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Play-Based Learning Activities For Toddlers
Since we have been on lockdown, I have been looking for some play-based learning activities for toddlers. Because my daughter is bored. And if you have an 18-month-old toddler or just a toddler in general, boredom can turn into a bad mom day for us mommas. I will be the first to say that being on lockdown with a toddler…
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How To Cope With A Sick Family Member
Having to cope with a sick family member is a lot to handle. Especially with what is currently going on. This is a crazy time that we are currently living in. When you really think about it, our own parents didn’t even deal with a pandemic of this magnitude. None of us saw this coming. Grocery stores limiting the number…
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Overcoming Postpartum Insomnia As A New Parent
So I had horrible postpartum insomnia as a new parent. In fact, I still have insomnia and my daughter is 18 months old now. It’s bad enough that I already dealt with insomnia before I was a mom, but when I became a mom, it only intensified. My fiance on the other hand slept like a baby. Here I am…
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How To Survive Breastfeeding A Newborn At Night
I don’t know why but I find it so much harder breastfeeding a newborn at night than breastfeeding a newborn during the day. Breastfeeding is not for the weak that is for sure. Now, don’t get me wrong. I breastfeed my daughter for 18 months and I loved the experience of bonding with her through feeding and getting those extra…
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My Simple Morning Routine As A Stay At Home Mom
Having a morning routine as a stay-at-home mom is so crucial. This is especially true for stay-at-home moms with toddlers because we all know how toddlers are. In my experience, your morning can make or break your day and the last thing we want to experience is a bad “mom” day because our morning started off rough. Whether your mornings…
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My Truth About Postpartum Depression As A First-Time Mom
Experiencing postpartum depression as a first-time mom is a very real and common thing. But why does postpartum depression even begin to occur to begin? Ever notice that when you are pregnant, you will find a ton of resources online related to pregnancy? Everything from month-to-month progression to even healthy meals to eat when you are pregnant. There are even…
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Stop Saying You’re Fine When You Are Not
It’s time to stop saying you’re fine when you are not. You may be experiencing one of the worst weeks, but when asked “How are you?”, you reply by saying something along the lines of “I’m fine” or “I’m ok”. Yet fine is the complete opposite of how you feel, yet the words just came tumbling out your mouth before…
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What To Expect When Becoming A Mom For The First Time
Whether you cried in joy or fear from seeing that big fat positive on that pregnancy test, nothing can really prepare you for becoming a mom for the first time. All of those articles and blog posts that I read on “How To Be A Good Mom To A Newborn” and “Things To Know As A First-Time Mom. And all…
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Confronting Your Fears As An Introvert
How do you even begin confronting your fears as an introvert? According to Introvert, Dear, the definition of an introvert is someone who prefers calm, minimally stimulating environments. When you are an introvert, your safe place resides within solitude. You thrive when there is less noise and have the tendency to remain in your head with your own thoughts. Your thoughts are…
