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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 is completely different than being on lockdown with a school-age kid. School-age kids are very capable of occupying themselves and verbalizing their needs and wants. Toddlers require 100% of your attention all of the time and they aren’t fully able to…
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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 of people in stores. Retail parking lots are practically empty. Waffle Houses closed. (They NEVER close!) As we have all learned this pandemic cannot be taken lightly as this virus spreads with more and more individuals being confirmed to have…
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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 lying awake in the bed at night and whenever I would look over at him, he would be sleeping so soundly and even snoring. Yet I am awake stressing about every little noise our daughter makes and wondering why can’t…
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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 cuddles. But I would be lying if I told you that my experience didn’t have me ready to pull my hair out at times. This was especially true while breastfeeding her at night. As a first-time mom, nothing could have…
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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 start off with a crying baby or a hungry toddler, getting off to a good start is so critical and imperative when you have a little person to look after. I know I always find it interesting to see what…
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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 a number of resources available after you have the baby to help guide you through those newborn months. However, when it comes to those “baby blues” that you are still experiencing 6, 7, or even 8 months later, you realize…
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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 of that did nothing when I actually became a mom for the first time. I became a mom in 2018 when my daughter was born and it completely turned my life around in a number of ways. These changes consisted…
