I try to limit the number of toys that we have in our household. I'm not perfect - we honestly have way more toys than we need, but I do my best. Studies have shown that kids (and parents) are happier and more creative when they have less stuff. When I do shop for toys, I try to choose good quality toys that are able to be used in multiple ways. Wooden toys in particular are great for this as they … [Read more...]
Feeding Your Baby a Healthy Diet on a Budget
Starting at six months of age, babies usually start to eat solid foods. Being careful of the ingredients in baby food is an important thing to watch out for. The truth is that baby food often contains things that parents should be wary of giving their baby – like too much sugar and additives. In order to make sure your baby is eating healthily while maintaining a budget, look below for some … [Read more...]
How Co-Sleeping Benefits Bonding Between Parent and Baby
As every mother prepares for their new baby, there are hundreds of decisions to make. Yet, there is always one question that stands out. It’s the question that plagues nearly every new mother: Should we allow our babies to co-sleep with us, or should we follow separate sleeping situations? The answer is, of course, complicated. I received compensation for this post. For more information, … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Practicing Meditation During Addiction Therapy
Addiction is a disease that has both a physical and an emotional element. The first step to recovering from this disease is to uncover the emotional cause behind it. Oftentimes, events involving pessimism, depression, or anxiety are the start of an addiction. These feelings arise from wanting things that you cannot have, whether it be money, a relationship, a job, power, recognition, etc., … [Read more...]
Reflections on Breastfeeding (The Second Time Around)
In a couple of weeks, my second child will be one years old, and sadly, I fear our breastfeeding relationship will be drawing to a close. It's not that I'm intentionally weaning her (toddler breastfeeding is amazing if you choose to do it), but rather my milk supply has taken a drastic drop since becoming pregnant again. We're supplementing her more and more with formula, and her intake of food is … [Read more...]
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