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Little One, Thank You for Forgiving Me When I’m Not the Mama I Want to Be
Hey my little one, I’m sorry for being a jerk today. It was one of those days where the baby’s teething and wants to be held and you wanted to play and have mama’s time today, too. RELATED: The Last Time I Breastfed You RELATED: My Last Days with an Only Child I tried so hard to keep myself together. I was really, really, trying. And – well – all I really wanted was 5 minutes to myself today. 5 minutes to think my own thoughts – not about changing diapers and housework and dinner. So when you started melting down, I went right down with you. And, I’m sorry.…
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Can you spoil a baby by holding them too much? What the Research Shows
As moms we can’t help but want to hold and cuddle with our new little ones constantly. Their little hands and feet are just begging to be kissed and their baby cries melt our hearts. RELATED: My Last Days with an Only Child RELATED: Recent Medical Studies: no safe acetaminophen dosage for babies or pregnancy So many of us have our motherly instincts questioned by friends, family, neighbors, or even total strangers. I’m sure many of us have heard that if our baby wants to be held all the time that they are manipulating us or that we are going to end up with a spoiled baby (as if babies are milk…
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My Last Days with an Only Child
The Best Cosleepers for Attachment Parenting SleepShe’s going to be a big sister. We’ve talked about it for months now, and I can see the excitement in her eyes thinking about the baby who’s coming soon. But there’s also fear. She feels it, I feel it. Pin for later! Things are going to change – a lot. What will life look like when he gets here? When he’s no longer an idea growing in my belly but an actual baby who needs mama. RELATED: The Last Time I Breastfed You RELATED: What if all I Want for my Kids is an Extraordinarily Ordinary Life? She’s been excited from the start…
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Recent Medical Studies: no safe acetaminophen dosage for babies or pregnancy
During my second pregnancy, I developed a large and painful ganglion cyst on my right wrist. I’d had issues with that wrist for close to 15 years but never to this level. I was dropping things because I lost hand strength and it was painful to move it. Not a good combination with a toddler! So, I went to Target, got a wrist brace, and decided to call my OBs nurse line on Monday. When I spoke to the nurse, it was pretty clear that my options were limited. If I needed something for the pain she told me I could take acetaminophen (common brand name of Tylenol) because it…
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The Best Cosleepers for Attachment Parenting Sleep
You’re finally home with the baby and the nursery is finished, ready to be slept in. But, the bassinet and the nursery in general is too far away. Maybe you just want to be able to watch your baby sleep, and the ease of night-time feedings just seems obvious. If this sounds like you then check out the best co-sleepers that could give you peace of mind. Not to mention, a bit smoother night routine. Pin for Later! RELATED: What if all I Want for my Kids is an Extraordinarily Ordinary Life? RELATED: 6 Natural Ways to Freshen Your Nursery and Home What is Co-Sleeping with Baby Cosleeping tends to get a…
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9 Ways of Connecting with Nature in a City
Now that summer is almost here, it’s time to get outside and enjoy nature! But living in the city can make connecting with nature a challenge. When you are surrounded by buildings, asphalt, crowds, cars, and the fast paced life, it can be hard to remember that nature is only a short distance away. So many of us suffer from nature deficit disorder and we don’t even realize it! The importance of nature in our life is obvious but so often overlooked. And the benefits of nature for children are especially well documented. So how do we connect with nature and get our kids out in nature more often when…
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The Last Time I Breastfed You
I knew this day was coming. Knew it from the beginning. Everybody weans at some point. The long days and nights of nursing were so long and often blurred into one another. This day always seemed so far away, I even joked that I’d get the dorm room next to you some day. And yet, here we are. RELATED: What if all I Want for my Kids is an Extraordinarily Ordinary Life? RELATED: Read Me a Story – Perfect Read Aloud Books for Your Kids If I’m being honest, I’ve been ready for this day for a while now. And in some ways have been hoping for this day to come so…
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Gentle Parenting Quotes for Sorta Crunchy Moms
Being a mom is hard no matter what. But when you’re following a parenting style that goes against the grain (gentle parenting or simple parenting or intentional parenting) it gets that much harder. Even if you aren’t parenting a difficult child parenting is hard! Because every child has difficult days. And so does every mom. Even if you’re like me where my family is my life, sometimes you just need some extra words of encouragement. A reminder that this crunchy parenting journey is worth it. So – bookmark this page, pin it for later, and share with all the sorta crunchy moms you know. Gentle Parenting Quotes to help you…
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16 Awesome Gentle Parenting Books for the Nurturing Parent
Gentle parenting is a new way of parenting for many of us, the research about the benefits of this style of parenting is still not widespread. I consider myself a practicing gentle parent. I’m not quite where I want, but I’m working on it. (You can read about what I do when I mess up in my Parenting with the Magic Number 5 post.) Have you noticed how many parenting styles are out there? It’s enough to make my head spin sometimes, especially when I was a new mom and not quite sure where I fit. I chose to learn more about gentle parenting because I wanted to be…
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Sharing the Joy of a Slow and Simple Christmas with Kids
The joy of a simple Christmas is something that often gets lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Many of us dislike all of the commercialism that surrounds the holidays. It makes us lose sight of what the holidays are all about. And it seems to just get worse every year. The never-ending barrage of commercials (especially the ones aimed at our littles). The gift lists that become longer and more expensive each year. The fact that Christmas decorations are sometimes out before Halloween and Christmas music in the stores and on the radio before Thanksgiving. The list could go on and on. Yet, despite our…
