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
I was recently reading one of my mommy blogger friend’s posts “Pass It On” by XOCHITL NONANTZIN and it really resonated with me and so felt I should share it with you here. It’s a simple little concept she’s reflecting on, that our children imitate their parents but she hits so Read more
Review and Reflections of How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber & Julie King Recently I started listening to the audiobook of “How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen” as was recommended to me. I honestly was recommended this one because of my son,. Read more
Exploring tide pools wasn’t even on my radar. To be completely honest, I just haven’t felt like exploring or even leaving the house lately. Between everything with moving and all the issues we’ve been working through, on top of being gone for 14 hours every day during the Read more
Today I’m sharing a post by guest writer Deeksha Tripathi. A mom from India who shares a love of her kids and learning. I love what she has to say about what she learns every day from her toddler. How many of you can relate lol! Enjoy and give her Read more
So as I was perusing my Facebook feed this morning on the way to work, I came across this post by Karena Smith on gentle guidance of our children- gentle, not permissive: I originally saw it in our “Gentle Christian Parenting: A respectful/non-punitive parenting community” Facebook group and she kindly Read more
It’s amazing how someone with so little life experience can actually teach us so much. Kids, so unfettered by life’s hard lessons. Unjaded by the fears and failures of past experiences. They are pure. Their day-to-day life is pretty much the definition of a Growth Mindset. So what did Read more