Parenting tips and tricks to help get you through everyday stuff.
As babies grow older, their muscles become strong enough to kick their blankets off while in bed. But while it is great for babies to develop strong muscles, sleeping without a cover can be undesirable. When toddlers sleep without a blanket, they are prone to being cold, and the quality of their sleep may drop….
Gentle parenting is becoming increasingly popular as the parenting style of choice. It combines empathy, understanding, boundaries, and respect and is said to help children grow to become mindful, more confident, and happier. With so many parenting styles out in the world, you may be wondering why more people are opting for gentle parenting. While…
Your baby is getting older and will need regular snacks alongside meals. As your little one grows older, you may want to supplement their mid-morning and mid-afternoon milk feeds with a snack that is going to match her burst of energy and keep up with the busy little munchkin. Your little one still has a…
“I need the newest Smartphone.” “All my friends have designer purses. I’m getting one for myself.” “I love my new credit card! I’m treating myself to a little retail therapy and maybe go out with my friends to a fancy restaurant. Enjoy the moment!” Oh, the joys of the worry-free, careless teenage life. That stage…
With summer quickly approaching, the last thing any parent needs is a teenager sitting at home “bored”. As a single mom, I know this all too well. The fact of the matter is, I have to work to pay the bills. It’s great when our kids finally reach the age where they can stay home…
Let’s admit it. Motherhood is tough. More often than not, it leaves you wondering if you are a worthy mother at all. To make matters worse, society judges all mothers and makes their already difficult life unbearable. Moms are constantly criticized for our life-choices and for the way we choose to raise our kids. I…
As a first time mom it can be especially hard to learn all the nuances of getting your baby to sleep and sleep well. There are many different reasons a baby might be having trouble sleeping. Sometimes, my daughter would just be overly tired. So tired she needed to sleep but she would fight and…