Real Mom Advice
How many of you Mama’s are tired? Or stressed out? Or, as Bilbo once said, feeling like “butter scraped over too much bread?” I can’t speak for every mother out there, but I can tell you that about six months into motherhood, this Mama needed a vacation bad. Despite the fear and guilt of leaving …
For some people the holidays are a time for joy, laughter, and bliss. They’re a great excuse for catching up with family, enjoying some stress-free time off work, and experiencing the joy of giving. Being surrounded by loved ones, Christmas music, and the mouth-watering aroma of turkey is sure to fill your heart to the …
Comparing ourselves to others is one of the worst things we do as moms. We see that mom at the grocery store who found the time to do her hair AND make-up and think, “Wow, I’m a slob.” We hear the moms at the coffee shop planning a 5K marathon together and think, “Why am …
Feeding a baby their first solid food is a big milestone. It’s fun, it’s messy, and it’s downright entertaining. For me, though, it was also kind of scary. I felt unprepared and overwhelmed – there was so much I felt like I needed to learn and I had no idea where to start. However, I …
Motherhood doesn’t have to be lonely. Its 4 AM, your baby WILL NOT go to sleep, and you’re so tired that you’re almost in tears. Your husband is sleeping peacefully, the neighborhood is dark, and you feel like you’re the only person in the world who could possibly be awake right now. You are not …
I know there’s a million and one “baby essentials” lists out there. When preparing for the arrival of my daughter, I read them all. Most of them listed the same items – stroller, car-seat, crib, swing/bouncer, change-table, etc. The list of basics you need for your new baby is huge. Those lists were useful, but …
Mind your P’s and Q’s When we are young, we are taught about the importance of manners. “Please” and “thank you” are some of the first lessons we are given. We know it’s important to be polite; like our parents taught us, we teach this to our kids. Please and thank you are great lessons, …
TV doesn’t rot your brain. I had a discussion the other day about screen time for babies, toddlers, and kids. The general consensus of the group was “absolutely not.” I stuck out like a sore thumb because I was honest about my opinion on the matter: I don’t actually think it’s all that bad. When …
What We Need To Hear I feel there are a few things most pregnant women worry about, and a few things we all need to hear. People are sensitive, but pregnant people are super sensitive. So, even though some of the messages we get may be well-intended, they can come across to us the wrong …
Self care is still important after you’ve had a child. I’m sure I’m not the first person to say that being a mom is difficult. It’s really fun and rewarding, and your heart grows three sizes overnight, but seriously. It is hard. There’s so much a mom needs to learn in such a small amount …