Tips On Marriage Preservation After Having A Baby
Sometimes as we transition in life, especially after having children, our relationship can also evolve as well depending on our individual wants and needs. One of the things that I do believe we should always hold as important is our marriage, especially after a baby arrives. Many relationship problems occur after a baby arrives that can potentially cause marriage woes…
Do’s and Don’ts of Overnight Potty Training
Welcome to the world of potty training, specifically overnight potty training. The one as parents we dread getting accomplished. We may have finally accomplished potty training yeah! However, we forgot the oh-so-messy nighttime stuff. So for those who are struggling with this task, I completely understand. I am a mom of two sons, one is 5 and the other is…
Battling Mealtime Struggles With Kids
Nutrition is important for children. Their bodies are continually growing and changing as they progress in age. If I were to guess what was one of the most problematic areas for parents before the age of 5, I would say it’s mealtime struggles. The “mealtime blues” I call it! The humdrum moment of trying to figure out what your toddler…
Steps For Managing Sibling Conflict
With multiple siblings especially the ones closer in age, there will always be opportunities for sibling conflict and rivalry. Whether there is a fight for a toy, or sharing the same space, you can expect a challenge with behavioral issues that may arise as a result. Sibling conflict can happen for many reasons. One of the major reasons can be…
My Top 5 Pregnancy Must-haves
There are products that I purchased as a new mom that I ended up not using because I realized that I didn’t really need them after all. However, there are pregnancy must-haves that I would highly recommend and have used during both my pregnancies. So here is a list of my all-time favorite top 5 pregnancy must-haves that I highly…
Parenting Techniques For Disciplining Kids
When it comes to parenting, PERFECTION is not expected. Each individual is unique in their own style of parenting. Parenting styles can also be influenced by your own belief system, culture, or background, especially when it comes to disciplining kids. It is always important however to keep informed and get expert advice on parenting tips that you can implement at…
My Top 10 Favorite Baby Products
After two pregnancy experiences and many trials and errors with baby products on the market, I have created my favorite Top 10 baby products of all time unless something better hits the market. Yes, I am guilty! I have tried many baby products on the market and I am sure expert moms can attest to that as well. I know…
A Mom’s Guide To Raising Boys
Before I had my first child, I wanted a boy. I wanted a boy because I grew up in a household with two sisters and no brothers. So I always wondered what it would have been like to have brothers. That all made sense when I had my two boys 17 months apart (Yikes!). Now I know what it’s like…
BPA And BPS Free Bottles And Sippy Cups
These BPA/BPS-free bottles are heaven-sent. With the increasing concerns of toxic chemicals in plastic feeding bottles and sippy cups, these provide some alternatives on the market to ensure the safety of your children. Most of the plastic baby bottles on the market, however, are made with polycarbonate plastic (#7), which could leach an endocrine-disrupting chemical called bisphenol-A (BPA) into your…
First Pregnancy Versus Second Pregnancy
Congratulations! You found out that you are expecting number two and while it may be as exciting as the first time around, it may also be a little bit frightening. So let’s look at my experience with my first pregnancy versus my second pregnancy. My Initial Concerns The big concern for me when I found out was if it would…
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