Why I Planned to Breastfeed My Daughter....and Then Didn't

This is not a pro-breastfeeding post. Nor is it a pro-formula feeding post. Its a pro-mommy post. A post about finding balance and your own way in motherhood. A post about planning to parent one way, and then discovering that way isn't going to work for your unique life. It is a post about why I had every intention in the world of breastfeeding my daughter when she was born....and then didn't.

Why Play Is Important For Children

What exactly does play teach our children? Why is play more valuable to a child's development than flash cards and worksheets? Why is play so dang important? Here are 4 things that play does for you child each and every day:

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4 Things That I Do For Myself Everyday

My everyday life as a full-time teacher, mom and wife is busy. So busy, in fact, that it’s easy to lose sight of my own needs in the blur of the day. But no matter how busy it gets, there are a few things I make sure I always do for me ….and just me. Because I need to be one of the most important people in my own life.

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There Are No Super Moms: An Open Letter To The Mom Who Doesn't Feel Like She is "Enough"

To the mom who feels like she doesn't stack up. Who has felt like she didn't compare to the other moms. Who doesn't feel she is like "enough".......you are enough. Because there are no Super Moms.

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Keeping Kids Hydrated

It can be tricky getting your children to drink enough water to keep their little bodies going! Here are some small easy things you can do to help them drink that water and stay hydrated everyday!

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Play With Your Kid's Food (Guest Post)

We've all heard "don't play with your food. However, as child nutritionist, Charlotte Seeger, explains, being playful with your child's food can be an important tool in helping him/her create a positive relationship with what they are eating.

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