Like any first-time pregnant mom, I daydreamed about life with a newborn. Now, I wasn’t naïve—I knew there would be days when I’d be sleep deprived, and I expected to change a lot of diapers. (Although, hearing it might be up to 13 diapers a day did make me raise an eyebrow.) I expected challenges. But I pictured myself waking up in the middle of the night with a knowing smile. I envisioned myself patiently cooing at my little darling. Sure, caring for an infant would involve sleepless nights, but nothing I couldn’t handle, right? Turns out, I don’t think I smiled once when I had to … [Read more...]
A Great Tasting Alternative for Moms Who Don’t Drink Coffee
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of INVIA. All opinions are 100% mine. Want focus and energy throughout your day, but don't drink coffee? Learn more about INVIA drink, the beverage that's great tasting and good for you. My first ever job was in college, where I worked in the on-campus coffee shop. I was good at it, too. I memorized all the drinks, knew exactly how to make them, and became an expert in drink specialties and whipping them up quick for the students. I'd come home smelling like ground coffee beans. The ironic part? I don't drink coffee. At all. I never … [Read more...]
Top 5 Parenting Myths: Are You Making These Mistakes?
Not all parenting advice or beliefs are all that helpful! See if you're following these 5 parenting myths — and what you can do to avoid them. Have you ever said or thought these comments? "I can't seem to control his temper tantrums." "I just want my kids to be happy." "You're such a good boy!" What if I told you they're misguided? That it's parenting myths like these—so ingrained in society—that can lead to trouble for you and your child? If you have, you're not alone. I, like many parents, believed certain truths about being a mom or dad. I thought I was doing what was right, … [Read more...]
5 Ways for Tired Moms to Find Energy
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of INVIA. All opinions are 100% mine. Finding focus and energy can be a challenge for the tired mama. Learn 5 tips to help you regain your energy, even when you've got kids. It was one of those days. I rolled over in bed, grabbed my phone, and realized it was already 6:45am. For me, that meant I "slept in." I'm usually up around 5:30am without an alarm clock—my body just knows to wake up around that time. But that day, 6:45am meant the oatmeal should've already been started… but of course, it hadn't. My husband and I would be … [Read more...]
8 Qualities of a Good Mom
What makes a great mom? These 8 qualities of a mother will help you develop a close relationship with your child and thrive in motherhood. We may not outwardly say it, but chances are, we’ve all thought it: I don’t know if I’m doing this mom thing right. We won’t always call a friend and admit it, and often there’s no input. We don’t get annual reviews to let us know how we’re doing or any way to measure if we're doing it right. Most of what we learn is a patching of experience, peers, and reading. But I hear it time and again from so many moms wondering if they’re doing enough. … [Read more...]
7 Effective Ways to Handle Parent Burnout
Parenthood can feel like overwhelming and exhausting. Learn how to handle parent burnout and enjoy spending time with your children once again. Seriously, some days I'm too tired to even be tired. Every evening, I survive yet another night of giving my attention to three little people who want it all at the same time. I wash dish after dish, cook dinner, clean anything that looks disgusting, and pick up a never-ending supply of toys on the floor. I end every night sweating, as if I had come from an exercise session, when all I did was bathe, dress and read to the kids. One night, I … [Read more...]
How to Get Used to Life with a Baby
Adjusting to motherhood can be challenging, making many moms feel stuck and miserable. Learn how to get used to life with a baby with these effective tips. When is this going to get easier? I said to myself at two in the morning holding a crying baby. The early days of the newborn stage, however challenging, seemed more forgivable. I was fresh into motherhood and understood that babies need us the most during that time. It's when the weeks and months go by that seem worse. Where we've been through so much and expect some things to feel normal, or at least easier. I even reminded … [Read more...]
Why Self Care for Moms Is Important
Do you take care of everyone else but yourself? Learn why self care for moms is important, and the simple changes you can make to better care for yourself. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Activia Probiotic Yogurt. All opinions are 100% mine. Your head is likely floating with too many thoughts, to-dos and tasks. For instance, in mine, you might hear: Bring a fruit platter to the kiddo's class picnic. Collect recipes for next week's meals. Pay the phone bill. Schedule dentist appointments. Our time is so consumed with others, we forget to take care … [Read more...]
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