In this day and age it goes without saying that you really can't do a whole lot in the world without offending at least someone about any given topic. From your view on how things are handled or lack of being handled, to how the government is doing that or how this group is doing… Continue reading Should Parents Tell Kids About Santa and the Easter Bunny?
Category: Parenting
Tips for Thriving as a Solo Parent: Balancing Life & Kids
Solo parenting is hard. Not to be confused with single parenting. Single parenting being when you have no spouse to ease anything. It's just you and the world and your kids. Solo parenting is typically when you are the primary or "default" parent maybe because your spouse travels for work. Hellooo military lifestyles, I see… Continue reading Tips for Thriving as a Solo Parent: Balancing Life & Kids
How to Create a Fun Indoor Environment for Children
I never considered myself an indoor parent. At least not on purpose. That was until a friend of mine called me one while they have their kids outdoors every chance she gets. It's just we are indoors a good portion of the time. And let me be clear too, while we spend a great deal… Continue reading How to Create a Fun Indoor Environment for Children
The Pros and Cons of Birth Control Methods
Naturally growing up as most females are, contraceptives is a solid way to prevent pregnancy, as well as controlling some wonky periods as a teenager or young adult. I started them as a teen mostly because i wanted to know when a period was coming. I was tired of the surprise while in class and… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Birth Control Methods
The Joys of Having a Second Child: What to Expect
Deciding to have another child is nearly as hard as deciding to have your first. It changes your whole family dynamic, again. Whether or not you think it will, it does. Adding another little one on a virtually already impossible schedule can sometimes feel pretty daunting. Especially if you decide to have them close in… Continue reading The Joys of Having a Second Child: What to Expect
Annoying Things You Hear After Giving Birth To Your Little One
When you have kids there is no shortness of different type of comments or little sayings people typically say over and over. With my 2nd I can't say I really noticed it a whole lot. But with my 3rd it was nearly everywhere. From being at the grocery store to even just standing somewhere waiting… Continue reading Annoying Things You Hear After Giving Birth To Your Little One
Why I am Always a Formula Feeding Advocate
Growing up I never in my life thought I would breastfeed my kids. I never grew up around breastfeeding mothers. I never knew anyone who really did it. Fast forward to when I actually became pregnant with our first child I wanted to be open minded. I would try breastfeeding but if I went to… Continue reading Why I am Always a Formula Feeding Advocate
5 Saving Money Tips With Raising Children
I would be lying if I said that having children is not expensive. It is. And there are many things that are involved. One thing people don't talk about much is formula. If you are a formula feeder like we are, formula can range anywhere from 15$ per can to over 30$. And with that… Continue reading 5 Saving Money Tips With Raising Children
What are some of the Pressures of Parenting (And how to avoid feeling the heat!)
As a 3 time Mom again, I am no stranger to the expectations and comments that is made towards parents. This is my third time hearing some of the same things! It's hard to even remotely try and grab a shower sometimes let alone dealing with the incredible change of living your life for yourself… Continue reading What are some of the Pressures of Parenting (And how to avoid feeling the heat!)
How I plan to raise our Boys into respectable young men.
If you were to ask me 5 years ago, if I were to have 3 kids the answer would have been hopefully yes. Having 3 kids was always the plan for my husband and myself. If you were to also ask if I were to have 3 boys, I may have also said Yes. Call… Continue reading How I plan to raise our Boys into respectable young men.
Stacey J. Girard 