Potty training is one of many parenting adventures you’ll eventually have to survive, and while some kids potty train easily (lucky moms!), many struggle with the idea – at least at first! This article from the Baby Center highlights six things you’ll probably encounter while potty training your baby. Read the full article here: 6 potty training facts nobody ever
Read moreWhen you first become a mother, you embark on an incredible journey that only other mothers understand. You learn so much more about yourself, your family, and life in general – things you’ll never forget. This funny gif article at She Knows features 23 things you learn on this crazy voyage called parenting. For example, naps become something you look
Read moreEvery stage of your baby’s development brings big changes, and sometimes you can’t appreciate things until they’ve already passed. If you’re a first time mom with a newborn, you might feel like you’re spinning in a crazy sleep deprived, poop-filled tornado, but things aren’t as bad as you think. Just wait until you have a toddler on your hands! This
Read moreEveryone struggles with anxiety or depression at some point in their lives, but for some mothers it’s a never ending battle. Your first baby is unique – everything you’re learning is new, and you’re more afraid of messing things up. Baby number two is different. Mother Abby Theuring at The Badass Breastfeeder shares her personal experience with raising two children,
Read moreYou can try your hardest to be the most perfect parent possible, but you’ll still forget things, you’ll still get tired, and you’ll make mistakes. It’s okay, you’re only human and no one is perfect. Parenting is hard work, and you’re certainly not alone! In this article from the Baby Center, moms share their worst parenting moments. Their shameful confessions
Read moreAs you get older, you realize just how different things are between generations. Where parenting is concerned, your grandparents did the best they could, and so did their kids, and so on, with each learning more and building the foundation. However, that can make things difficult when Grandma and Grandpa don’t want to follow your rules. This helpful article at
Read moreIt seems like babysitters these days are more inclined to let technology do their work, rather than interact with and get to know the kids. At least that’s what Marlee Bangerter at the Baby Center has found in searching for a babysitter of her own. When TV, video games and other technologies are used to distract kids and replace real
Read moreChildbirth takes a lot out of you, and I don’t just mean the baby! Terrible jokes aside, the experience of becoming a mother for the first time and learning how to raise this tiny human you created (with a little help) is crazy difficult, and you’ll probably make some mistakes along the way. It’s okay – all moms do! Featured
Read moreEstablishing a relationship with a good babysitter is important if you ever want to get out of the house and do something away from your kids (which of course you do, you can admit it!). However, finding the right one can be a daunting task. This helpful post from She Knows lists ten things to look for when you’re interviewing
Read moreParenting is different for everyone. While some people seem to genuinely enjoy being around kids 24-7, most mothers need a break sometimes. Taking a shower, going to work, crawling into bed, and even just going to the bathroom without the door being opened on you become things to celebrate! Staying in hotels becomes a more appreciated luxury too. You don’t
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