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.
Read MoreWe parents are blessed with a special superpower; our Mom and Dad "guts". It sounds like an old wive's tale and probably some who aren't yet parents will think it is just that, but us mamas and papas know that the parent intuition is a real and powerful thing. That unexplainable gut feeling that bubbles and nags and leads you strongly in a certain direction when it comes to making a choice that is in the best interest of your child.
And the Mom Gut should never be ignored.
Read MoreIf motherhood has taught me one thing, its that simple is usually better. Less is more. And this is especially true when it comes to your purse.....Here are the things I *always* carry in my bag.
Read MoreDifferences are a beautiful thing and should be celebrated....and helping children learn that starts at an early age. Books are a wonderful tool for helping children see that the world is filled with many different kinds of people. Here are 11 books that I love and adore that celebrate differences in a kid-friendly, down-on-their-level kind of way.
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Read MoreHelping children develop a sense of gratitude and thankful nature is a priceless character trait that will follow them all through life. And as we adults know, being thankful for the little things in life will get you through some of those hard times when it's hard to keep your chin up....but how do you instill that perspective of thankfulness in children? Here are 4 strategies I use with my own daughter and students to help them learn thankfulness...
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