Are you looking for an inexpensive way to add some interest to your nursery? Does your child have a favorite toy and some bare wall space? You’re in luck! This project is super easy and the result is awesome! You’ll need a camera, a big piece of white paper or poster board, tape, small toys, and a picture frame. Arrange
Read moreRaising a child is a beautiful, amazing experience. With improved access to incredible technology, taking photos and video of your kids is super easy and you can hold onto those memories forever. While you’ll likely be behind the camera much of the time, don’t forget to take a step in front once in a while – your kids will thank
Read moreWhen you have children, your home accumulates a lot more stuff. Clothes, diapers, crib, bedding, stroller, and a mountain of other baby things and toys. TV, video games, phones, tablets, and computers are distractions. They all have a purpose, but memories are made through experiences, not things. In this article from the Baby Center, Melissa Byers recalls another article about
Read moreSharing is caring, or so the saying goes. For many years parents have pushed their children to share their toys, believing it will help them grow into considerate adults. However, forcing your children to share could have the opposite effect. This post by Joelle Wisler at Scary Mommy lists nine reasons why it’s better to let kids hang onto their
Read moreWhen you start a family, your life changes in a big way. Gone are the days of going out with friends to the movies on a whim or calling up your bestie for a girl’s day of manicures and mall time, but you still need some time for you away from the chaos of family life. Your family is important,
Read moreWatching your child grow and develop is an incredible, awe-inspiring experience. Crawling turns to walking and before you know it, you’re having conversations. Babies learn language by listening to the words you say, and these fun tips from Ask Dr. Sears will help your child develop speaking skills. Word games are a cute way to interact with and speak to
Read moreSometimes being a mother is the hardest job there is. Your hormones are raging and the work gets overwhelming, especially when you’re busy trying to make everything perfect and wonderful for everyone around you. It’s easy to neglect your needs, but you have to live your life. You are the party when you choose to focus on what really matters.
Read moreSiblings disagree and fight – it’s a fact of life! If you grew up with a sister or brother close to your age you know what it’s like. If you were an only child and you’re raising young children now, you might not have the same understanding. In any case, this little tip can go a long way toward helping
Read moreBabies are made to nurse from their mother’s breast. For some the task is no problem. Nipple meets mouth, a little magic happens, and the baby grows. For others it’s not that easy. If your nipples hurt, your baby isn’t gaining weight, or if your baby can’t stay latched there is a problem that needs addressing, no matter how good
Read moreSleep is vital to our health, and if you’re not getting enough that’s a problem. When baby constantly wakes you during the night to be fed and you’re stressed from the million things you have to do going through your head, sleep doesn’t come easy. In this post from The Leaky Boob, sleep consultant Rebecca Michi answers some questions posed
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