Breastfeeding is one of those things that seems like it should be just so simple. Baby, breast, done. Any mom who has nursed can tell you that it isn’t always quite that easy. There are amazing moments to be sure, but there are a lot of challenges. Having twins just ups those breastfeeding challenges at …
Pumping exclusively… ugh. Is there anyone who can honestly say that it’s an enjoyable experience? I haven’t met a single mom who has enjoyed the experience. There are many reasons women choose to exclusively pump breastmilk for their babies and to enjoy the experience is not one of them. I breastfed my first until he …
If you’re a first-time mom looking to start Babywise, you’re going to need these tips. As you probably know, Babywise is primarily used as a sleep training book. Although, I would argue that there is so much more to it than just instilling healthy sleep habits in your child. I have used the method with …
It’s remarkably easy to establish good sleep habits for newborns, and yet I frequently hear from other moms that their children aren’t good sleepers. That still, at 5-years-old, their child is not sleeping through the night. Now, I do believe that some children are better sleepers than others; however, there are things we can do …
The Best Products to Get Your Baby Sleeping Well When I was a first-time mom, I pretty much had no idea what I needed to get my baby to sleep well. Everything I read said something different, and I was one of the first of my friends to get pregnant, so I really had nobody …
Things to Remember When Correcting Your Child Today we have a guest post from Valerie at Chronicles of a Babywise Mom. Val has been one of my favorite blogs to read for everything related to parenting as far back as I can remember. I’m so honored that she’s sharing her wisdom on my blog today! …
There are many different parenting styles out there, and I happen to follow the Babywise method pretty strictly. There’s always room for flexibility, but it works so well for our family, so I’m pretty passionate about following it! In my 4 years of being a Babywise mom, I have spoken to many other Babywise moms. …
All parents know what it’s like to bring a new baby home from the hospital. The wonderful way their head smells, the way they fall asleep on your chest… and the lack of sleep for parents. Lack of sleep is no joke. Recently, there has been an influx of sleep consultants, who are trained to …
We all want our children to feel loved. Sometimes, life with small children is so chaotic and parents are spread so thin. When you’re in this season, it is hard to show your children love. When we think of meaningful ways of showing love to our children, the first things that come to mind are …
Today we have a guest post from one Katrina at Mama’s Organized Chaos. You can find me over at The Journey of Parenthood with a post for my twin mamas. Does your toddler call for you a gazillion times at night? Does she need water, or to go potty AGAIN, or hugs? Does she claim …