When you’re a new mom (or even an experienced mom) all the breastfeeding products and baby products feel essential. You want to do everything right, and be as perfect as you can so your baby can have the best start possible.
9 Breastfeeding Essentials Every New Breastfeeding Mom Needs Read More »
I have been told way too many times that breastfeeding my baby to sleep is a bad idea…there is absolutely nothing wrong with breastfeeding your baby to sleep!
Why It’s Okay and Even Good to Breastfeed Baby to Sleep Read More »
Here I’m breaking it down and giving you the best non-toxic, eco-friendly toys that will be absolutely perfect for your baby’s first Christmas. And you can find them all on Amazon!
11 Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly Amazon Gift Ideas For Baby’s First Christmas Under $40 Read More »
I’m not gonna lie, this month has been tough. I try not to pay much attention to all the hype around “leaps” and “regressions.” Why? Because I don’t want the expectation that my baby is going to be fussy and have multiple night wakings just because he is “x” months old. Expecting night wakings and expecting extra clinginess ensures that it will actually happen because as the time ticks away we wait nervously and anxiously for the regression to start. Our baby senses our anxiety, which in turn gives them anxiety. Thus, a regression or leap or sleep suck or whatever the heck you want to call it.
Breastfeeding Toddler Update + How to Deal With the 15 Month Sleep Regression Read More »
You are not alone. It’s okay that your baby doesn’t self soothe. It’s okay that your baby isn’t independent. It’s okay that your baby needs you to fall asleep and even to stay asleep. It is okay to say NO to cry-it-out.
Solidarity for Moms Who Say NO to Cry-it-Out Read More »
Two of my three kids hated their car seats – HATED. With my first car seat hater, I coped with the avoidance method. In other words, I avoided driving and bringing my little one anywhere unless it was absolutely necessary.
Baby Hates the Car Seat? 5 Tips To Make Car Rides Calm Again Read More »
It has been a crazy month finding our way, but we are finally getting into the swing of things. We have our curriculum, a weekly plan, a daily schedule, and a cozy little school work area. I am sharing all of this because I’m hoping it will be helpful to others considering leaving public school and switching to homeschool.
Public School to Homeschool: 2 months later + Our Secular 6th Grade Curriculum Read More »
I want to share with you what a regular day looks like for a breastfeeding toddler. If there is such a thing as a regular day with a toddler (ha!).
A Breastfeeding Toddler Day in the Life @ age 30 months Read More »
So after a crazy, whirlwind of chaos week I am officially a homeschooling mom! That is a sentence I never imagined myself saying, or even being excited about. But it’s true, and I’ll be homeschooling my 6th grader this year and I really am excited! Okay, honestly I’m also waay overwhelmed. This was totally unplanned. We are already 3 weeks into the school year- that is my daughter has been back in school for 3 weeks. As of yesterday, paper work is filed and we are done with public school.
My Newest Semi-Crunchy Adventure: Homeschooling my 6th Grader! Read More »
Holy crap. I did it! Two years of breastfeeding. Two years of nursing bras, sore nipples, doubting myself, doubting my boobs, doubting my sanity, twiddling, tumbling, and sleepless, yet sleepy snuggles. I’ll be honest, these last two months haven’t been easy.
Breastfeeding Update: Month 24-25 + My Secret to Breastfeeding for 2+ Years Read More »
