Obviously, no two mothers are ever going to be the same. While some mothers might thrive in an at-home situation engrossed in all things baby and kids, not all moms feel this way and shouldn’t be made to feel bad about their personal preference. People are quick to judge, and if you have the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mother … Read More
Why We Need To Stop Judging Other Moms
Sometimes as mothers, we are quick to judge other moms without giving them a fair chance. For moms that stay home, it might seem like the mothers who have the “opportunity” to go to work on a daily basis have it made. Moms who work may feel envious and slightly bitter by the moms who have the “luxury” of staying … Read More
Getting the Kids to Help with Spring Cleaning
Although children are not the tidiest at all times, they definitely like participating in activities with the parents. With the winter thankfully coming to a close in the coming weeks, it’s time to start on Spring cleaning to get out with the old and in with the new. Every year brings new reasons to purge ourselves of the items we … Read More
The Importance Of Real Quality Time
In our world that we live in today, and people’s infatuation with social media, television shows, and entertainment or technology in general, it seems that we are quickly losing sight in the true meaning of quality time. When I was a kid, we always had dinner together as a family. If we ate “on time” then we would watch Wheel … Read More
Breastfeeding: Why It’s Not For Everyone
It seems that in recent years breastfeeding has become somewhat of a hot topic for moms. There is support from the community, with organizations like La Leche League International for breastfeeding mothers, and most employers must understand a nursing mother’s need to take a pump break every few hours. After all, people get to have smoke breaks to go puff … Read More
The Pressures Surrounding Childbirth
If anything is true, we are definitely not in the olden days anymore. Life now seems to blow by, with the day-to-day hustle and bustle that constantly keeps us on our toes. When it comes to pregnancy, this is one thing that doesn’t go by in a flash for any expecting mother, slowing us down so that our baby can … Read More
To Any Mother Who Has Ever Had a Cesarean Section, You Are Not Alone
Since the beginning of time, women have been giving birth. It’s the circle of life, and a special experience that grants us the forever pass into motherhood, which for some of us is a lifelong dream. Before I became a mother, I always pictured in my mind that I would have a natural childbirth, and if I couldn’t stand the … Read More
How to Get Your Kids Excited About the New Baby
When you are bringing a new baby into the picture, it’s important to get your kids just as excited as you are about the latest addition to the family. Most children who are old enough to comprehend the idea of having a little brother or sister will generally accept this, especially if there is already another sibling in their home. … Read More
To Sprinkle Or To Shower?
Baby showers. The age-old tradition that almost every pregnant women during their third trimester does. When this used to be something thrown by family members, strictly for ladies and filled with baby games and oohing and aahing over cutesy baby gifts, it has now become something much different. The couples shower has gained popularity, as well as the male diaper … Read More
What REALLY Helps New Moms
When you are a new mother, sometimes you might have a difficult time saying what it is that you actually need. Yes, of course you need the little things for baby. But while diapers and baby wipes are an obvious must, they may not be the things that your subconscious mind is screaming out loud for. Deep down there are … Read More