Being a parent is no easy feat. There is so many things that you go through even within the first few days that have you questioning everything. Is baby happy? Am I doing this right? What is wrong with me? It can be hard to loose track of how great of a job you are… Continue reading 5 Feel Good Parenting Moments in the 1st Year
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Adjusting from 1 toddler to a newborn and a toddler!
As you may have guessed. Yes. Having a second child can really be a challenge. Depending on how young your first one is, and how independent they are it can be even harder. I have officially been able to say that I have been part of the "2 under 2" club. Has it been challenging?… Continue reading Adjusting from 1 toddler to a newborn and a toddler!
Why We Waited to Have Children
Since we could remember there was always such a stigma for getting married and then having children nearly out of high school. Only since the 90's or even as late as the 2000's have families been starting to have children later in life. The whole premise was in order to avoid being "old parents". I… Continue reading Why We Waited to Have Children
We drove 14 hours with a 15 month old! (Conclusion)
I can't believe how late I am on this but for the record, WE MADE IT! I want to say I think ti went easier than I thought it would but I like to think that I planned a lot of things really good so that we were prepared for nearly any scenario that was… Continue reading We drove 14 hours with a 15 month old! (Conclusion)
3 TV Shows That We Let My Toddler Watch
Letting your baby or toddler have any screen time can be controversial for a topic by itself. Apparently it has been said children under 2 should not be watching anything on TV. I am in the mind set that as I was the oldest of 3 children, and if I watched TV my younger siblings… Continue reading 3 TV Shows That We Let My Toddler Watch
The Struggles of Having a Toddler and Becoming Pregnant Again
Being pregnant is a wonderful thing. Even if you have to get past the whole nausea and exhausted feeling. Then, comes another decision, will I have another child or stick to one. Having one child is a lot for someone who has no idea what they are doing or who has never been around kids… Continue reading The Struggles of Having a Toddler and Becoming Pregnant Again
5 Pregnancy Myths
When it comes to pregnancy there is a lot of evidence and old wives tales out there that if someone who may be trying to get pregnant a while, will be willing to try. A lot od them are just made up and something fun to try but they really have no evidence that they… Continue reading 5 Pregnancy Myths
Why Gender Reveal Parties are Over Rated
If you are someone fortunate enough to not know what a gender reveal party is, honestly, I am a bit jealous of you and consider yourself lucky. This is one of the latest trends when it comes to having a baby or announcing that you are expecting. Instead of either waiting til you give birth… Continue reading Why Gender Reveal Parties are Over Rated
A Day in the Life of a 15 Month Old
At the time of Writing this my son is about 15 months old. Although by the time you read this he might be maybe 17 months, due to the fact that I am writing some blogs to help get through the summer and moving provinces for less stress on myself. Though I don't think much… Continue reading A Day in the Life of a 15 Month Old
Putting Yourself First as a Mom
Putting yourself can be hard for anyone. As my dad always said "Stop burning the candle at both ends" which is a lot easier said than done too. Even when you don't have kids a lot of people, like myself, always find themselves putting others above their own needs. Becoming a parent doesn't change that… Continue reading Putting Yourself First as a Mom
Stacey J. Girard 