Can you believe it is already time to send your little one off to preschool for the first time? It is exciting but can also cause anxiety for you and your child. Preparing ahead of time for their first day of preschool can help you both feel ready. We recently switched daycares for our 2 […]
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What you Need to Know Before Maternity Leave Ends
Returning to work from maternity leave can be scary and overwhelming. It can be the perfect storm for emotions. Some tips below will help ease the transition so your whole world doesn’t come crashing down. For the majority of moms, it will be hard to leave your baby to go back to work. It won’t […]
The TOP 50 BEST Multicultural Baby Names
Deciding on your baby’s name is exciting, fun, exhausting, and nerve-wracking. So much goes into deciding on the name that you will give this tiny human. It is a name that will define them for the rest of their life. That is a lot of pressure! You are usually also deciding this with another person. […]
Why a Gentle C-Section is Better
When I found out I had to have a cesarean section with my first son I was devasted. I had been taking childbirth classes and was planning on trying to have a natural birth. My son was breech so I was told that a c-section was my only option. I wish I had known then […]
5 Steps for Choosing the Best Childcare
Choosing childcare options for your child(ren) can be scary and stressful. You worry about whether someone will take care of your child as much as you would. You stress about how reliable they will be, so you don’t have to take off too much work. I have compiled a list of 5 steps that will […]
How to Find a Great Babysitter
Do you need a date night with your spouse? Do you need some time without kids climbing on you to run errands or even just get stuff done at home? When was the last time you were able to eat a meal from start to finish without interruptions? Then it sounds like you need a […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Death
In a perfect world, there would be no bad things that happen but unfortunately, we do not live in that world. Bad things happen all the time. It’s often easier not to think about all that is happening in the news when you are not personally affected by the events. What do you do when […]
How to respond when someone is dealing with Infertility
I have never personally struggled with infertility but I have many friends that have. Unfortunately, I have been “that” friend that has tried to give advice because I just don’t know the reality. My friend Anna has struggled with infertility and has become an infertility advocate. As we enter into Infertility Awareness week I have […]
Returning to Work
Are you starting to think about returning to work? Maybe you took some time off after having a baby or maybe you have stayed home with the kids for a few years. Either way, you are returning to work. Here are my tips on resumes, interviewing and how to look for a job. Really, anyone […]
What to pack in a diaper bag
Diapers? Check. Wipes? Check. Change of clothes? Check. Wait.. what else do I need to pack in my diaper bag? I remember being pregnant with my first child and being so excited to finally get to start putting stuff in my diaper bag. It somehow made it more real for me that he would be […]