When I told people we were taking our 7-month-old to Orlando, I got a few questionable looks. I started to wonder if I was crazy for taking a baby on a vacation. I’m happy to share that our vacation was even more fun than I expected it to be! If you’re thinking about taking your … Read more 6 Tips for Vacationing with a Baby
Lamaze classes. Birthing videos. Hospital tours. There are so many things you can do to prepare to give birth to your first child! So what exactly do you need to know about childbirth before you go to the hospital? I’m going to let you in on a secret… the answer is nothing! I Chose to … Read more Everything You Need to Know About Giving Birth Before You Go to the Hospital
Most parents have the basic baby registry items figured out – a crib, a car seat, a diaper bag and a few pacifiers. Are all of those items necessary? Absolutely! But what are the not-so-obvious items that nobody tells you about? What are the things you don’t know you need until all of a sudden, … Read more 9 Unique Items You Didn’t Know You Needed On Your Baby Registry
It’s easy for us moms to beat ourselves up. Are we teaching our kids the right stuff? Are we disciplining properly? Are we encouraging behaviors that will lead to long-term success? There’s a lot to think about and dwell on as a parent. This year, instead of trying so hard to be the perfect mom, … Read more 5 Ways I Will Be a Better Mom in 2020
I learned of a local family with a sweet baby battling RSV at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. As a mama with a little one myself, it broke my heart seeing the pictures of the eight-week-old on oxygen. I then learned of the opportunity to send a card to the patient and/or family. I imagined the parents … Read more Send a Free Card to a Sick Child this Christmas; Only Takes 2 Minutes!
Christmas is such a magical season – the Christmas tree, the lights. The traditional songs and hot chocolate. Santa bringing presents. And you can’t forget all of the delicious food! It can be easy to get caught up in the commercialism and the traditions, and look right past the true meaning of Christmas. What if … Read more 6 Family Traditions that Remind Kids (and Adults) of the True Meaning of Christmas
If you read my most recent blog post, you know that I think experiences are the best gifts. That said, many parents, aunts, grandparents and friends want to give something physical for Christmas, too! That’s why I created the list below of the best Christmas gifts for babies younger than 1-year-old. Toys Let’s start with … Read more Best Christmas Gifts in 2020 for Babies Younger than 1-year-old
Ask a kid what their favorite holiday is, and you’ll most likely hear “Christmas”. Ask why. “Presents.” While it’s heart-warming to see the joy on your child’s face as they open their gifts, there’s something you can give them that will last much longer than the latest video game. Gift an experience, and make memories … Read more The Best Christmas Gifts for Kids are Experiences. Make Memories that Last a Lifetime.
Week one is HARD. I won’t sugar-coat it. Hormones are raging. Emotions are out of control. You survive on winks of sleep. On top of all of that, your body Is trying to heal from the most trauma it has ever experienced. Let’s just call week one survival mode. If I could go back and … Read more Six Tips for Surviving Your First Week With a Newborn
I identified my son’s cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) when he was about six weeks old, and did lots of research to better understand what CMPA meant for our family. Below, you’ll find answers to many of the questions I had when we started this journey. I am not a medical professional. The information below … Read more Babies with Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA/CMPI) – Everything Mom Needs to Know