Chapter 3 of “How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen” – Tools for Resolving Conflict So you’ve tried engaging cooperation, you’ve already empathized with their emotions, but at the end of the day they are still refusing to do that you need them to do. Now what? How can Read more…
Parenting is hard these days. We have so much access to information and science, but it can be hard to determine where we fit in and if it’s best for our children. This week we’re going to break down the 4 main parenting styles that exist. We’ll identify their characteristics and Read more…
I can’t believe I missed World Breastfeeding Week 2018!!!! I mean this is the week where we get to celebrate the amazingness of breastfeeding. All the sacrifices, the pain, the time, the diets… Whatever it’s taken a mom to get to this point. And at 16.5m of breastfeeding I have Read more…
Are you tired of spending all school year fighting with your kids? Do you want to feel closer, more connected, and maybe even feel like you’re making a difference in your child’s life? Here are 10 tips for busy moms to reconnect with their kids and enjoy their families once again! Some Read more…
7 Reasons This Pro-Spanking Momma Became A Gentle Parent I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while. In fact, one of the reasons I started this blog was to share all the resources and my reflections on those resources as to “Why Gentle Parent?”. But for some reason Read more…
They say breastfeeding is free, but is it really? While it’s certainly cheaper than formula, it still comes with a lot of necessities, especially if you’re a working mom. So after successfully breastfeeding, and pumping, my son for over a year (and still going as of this writing) I’ve put Read more…
So we’ve all heard about a birth plan, but a breastfeeding plan? Why on earth would you need a breastfeeding plan? I mean don’t you just put baby to breast and baby does the rest?! Well, yes and no. Why Do I Need A Breastfeeding Plan? For some, this magical ability Read more…
Chapter 2 of “How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen”- Tools for Engaging Cooperation Short on time? Scroll to the bottom for a handy infographic! This was a BIG chapter. I actually listened to this chapter 2.5x and I still feel like I haven’t comprehended it all. My advice Read more…
Are you feeling guilty about going back to work after your maternity leave? You are so not alone. Whether you get 2 weeks or 2 years most moms, even the ones that LOVE their job and want to return, feel some guilt for doing so. So how can we tackle Read more…
Chapter 1 of “How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen”- Tools for Handling Emotions Don’t have time to read the whole post? Skip to the end for a handy dandy infographic! In case you are just joining me in the journey of reading this book you can find the Read more…