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How to Respond to Your Toddler’s Poop Anxiety

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Is your toddler afraid to poop in the potty? Discover how to get your child to poop in the potty, stop holding it in, and ease his potty training poop anxiety. The clenched butt, the closed legs, the funny poses your toddler does... all of it would be a lot cuter if you knew he wasn't doing it because he was trying not to poop. Because for the last several days (days!) he won't poop at all, whether in a potty or even in diapers. It started when he was constipated, and passing stool became painful. The problem is, he has now burned this memory in his mind, so much so that he thinks any future poops will feel just as bad. And of course, the longer he holds the poop, the more constipated he does get... and the cycle continues. Now, any time he feels the need to poop, he … Read More...

12 Things to Do When Your Newborn Keeps Fighting Sleep

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Struggling with a newborn fighting sleep for hours? Learn 12 tricks on how to get a baby to stop fighting sleep — and get the rest you and your baby need! Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. Never mind that I was beyond exhausted—I knew my newborn was, too. He'd sleep easily in my arms, but would cry the second I put him down in the crib. I tried changing his diapers, walking him around the house, snuggling with him in bed—nothing seemed to convince him that it was time to sleep. Even as he'd start to doze off, he'd force his eyes open, determined not to fall asleep no matter how tired he was. As a first-time mom, this was especially frustrating because I thought … Read More...

Essential Things You Might Be Missing On Your Second Baby Registry

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Pregnant woman shopping for her second baby registry

Wondering what to put on your second baby registry? Take a look at these essential items and must-haves you might be missing on your checklist. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. The crib, the stroller, the swing... I saved a ton of baby gear from my eldest, just in case I had another one. And about two and a half years later, I did decide to get pregnant again—except this time, with twins. Suddenly that single stroller wasn't going to cut it any more. Many moms debate the etiquette of having a second baby registry. Does it seem needy or rude? Do people even HAVE baby showers for their second babies? It turns out, plenty of people do, and for good reasons: You find … Read More...

How to Get Things Done — Even with a Needy Toddler

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Wondering how to get things done with a toddler, especially when he's needy (and stuff is piling up)? Organize your days with these 5 effective tips. Are you finding it impossible to get anything done with your toddler around? You're at your wit's end, unable to accomplish much with your two-year-old awake. You end up doing most of the things you need to do after he's already in bed, which means you're dragging yourself the next day from having stayed up the previous night. Whether it's laundry, grocery shopping, or even decluttering your home, you can't get anything done when your toddler struggles to entertain himself at all. Spending time together—from playing to crafts to reading—are still not enough. How to get things done with a toddler If you can relate, you're … Read More...

Want to Practice Minimalism with Kids? Focus on These 3 Key Areas

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Want to practice minimalism with kids, even with a large family? The best way is to start with these three key areas, guaranteed to keep your home—and life—clutter-free. By: Rachael Robison I’m not sure of the exact moment I lost it. Maybe I had stepped on yet another Lego, or possibly it was the sound of a toy with no off-switch and just two volume settings: loud, and ear-splittingly loud. I had three children under the age of five and so, unsurprisingly, toys were everywhere. Regardless of which specific toy it was, I was done. I literally broke down in tears because the toys were too much. I knew something had to change, and thus began my journey toward minimalism with kids. Practicing minimalism with Kids Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which … Read More...

The Most Powerful Way to Respond When You Feel Angry

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Do you react and get angry with your child, then feel guilty about it? Learn how to respond with intentional parenting to stay calm and grow as a parent. "You're mean!" my son yelled at me. Apparently, he didn't like that I wanted to apply sunblock on him so we could go to school. He had been reading a book and wanted me to start on his brother first. But when I suggested I apply the sunblock while he read, he stomped out of the room. The thing is, I wasn't in the mood to deal with it. I felt stressed about work and had my own emotional weight to carry—now I had to deal with this, too? The most powerful way to respond Perhaps in less-than-stellar days, I would've reacted by raising my voice, forcing the sunblock on him, or threatening to take away an item unless he … Read More...

8 Remarkable Parenting Goals Every Mom Should Have

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Parenting goals: A happy mom lying in bed with her son

Having long term parenting goals and objectives is a must for any parent. Discover 8 examples of goals for kids to be able to do throughout childhood and beyond. My husband saw me in the hallway with tears in my eyes. "What's wrong?" he asked in alarm. "I'm sad that they're going to kindergarten," I sobbed back. Emotional, I know. But as my twins wind down their last few weeks at preschool, I'm reminded of how quickly childhood flashes by. As much as we wish for certain stages (ahem: tantrums) to end already, once you hit a milestone, you realize there's no going back. It's moments like these that make you take stock of how far the kids have grown, and how much you've contributed to their growth. Because if there's one job we parents have, it's to raise future … Read More...

Sleeping Should Be Easy

How to Respond to Your Toddler’s Poop Anxiety

12 Things to Do When Your Newborn Keeps Fighting Sleep

Essential Things You Might Be Missing On Your Second Baby Registry

How to Get Things Done — Even with a Needy Toddler

Want to Practice Minimalism with Kids? Focus on These 3 Key Areas

The Most Powerful Way to Respond When You Feel Angry

8 Remarkable Parenting Goals Every Mom Should Have

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