https://thisindulgentlife.podbean.com/mf/play/n7893n/meri_murphy_redo.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS | More Welcome to another episode of This Indulgent Life! This is my first interview since I moved back to the U.S. and we’re officially all about parenting, Read more…
While most families were dressing in their Sunday finest, going on Easter egg hunts, and having family dinners, my family wasn’t even all together. Allen was doing a video gig at a concert so it was just Boogie and me on Easter Sunday… And with Easter not being a big Read more…
https://thisindulgentlife.podbean.com/mf/play/uijzr9/012__Raising_Cultured_Kids.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS | More Every parent has goals for how they hope their kids will turn out and most want a well-rounded child who can appreciate what the world has Read more…
Reflecting on Chapter 5: Tools for Kids Who Are Differently Wired- Modifications for autism and sensory issues Parenting or teaching a child who is strong-willed or neuroatypical has its own challenges and rewards, but the inability to reason with them in a way you expect makes many think that these Read more…
Chapter 4: Tools for Praise and Appreciation- How To Use Praise Effectively Do you know how to use praise effectively? What is so wrong with “good boy” or “Great job”? Does even the way we speak positivity need to be challenged?! According to the research, it does. I have to 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…