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!
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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
Online Bullying
When we think of bullying, typically our mind goes to the school yard and fists being thrown in some way shape or form. We think about meeting at the flag pole after class and or at the lunch hour and it being physical. That is not the case anymore. Fast forward to the times where… Continue reading Online Bullying
3 Things I Was Nervous About in my 1st Pregnancy
Having a baby is scary. Exciting. But also scary. Sometimes there are even things that can make you super nervous about too. A friend of mine mentioned that with each of her kids she became more and more nervous but about different things. One she was nervous about them having a cleft pallet. For me.… Continue reading 3 Things I Was Nervous About in my 1st Pregnancy
Sleep Training Sucks
Sleep training is not the bees knees so to speak. It is super challenging and the hardest part is listening to your little one crying because you aren't in the same room as they are. We tried to start sleep training my son when he was becoming too big for his bassinet. The reason why… Continue reading Sleep Training Sucks
Stacey J. Girard 