If you’re worried about finding enough to do while the schools are closed you’re not alone. Never before have I had such awe and respect for homeschool moms! Here are some ideas to keep the kids (and yourself) entertained while at home. 1. Movie night – A classic for a reason. Choose a family friendly …
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Before I had kids I had such a romanticised view of what life as a SAHM must look like. I envisioned plenty of time to get things done, being able to spend more time cooking nice family dinners, maybe do more baking with my baby giggling away happily beside me in a bouncer and so …
Since having children I’ve often wondered what are the best stay at home mom jobs and what would make it possible for me to earn money while still being able to be home with the kids. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who has battled with wanting to stay at home with my …
* This is a contributed article from VeryWellMind Raising children is never easy. As rewarding as motherhood can be, it’s not without its challenges. This is particularly true if you’re a new mom. Adjusting to the demands of raising a child is difficult for completely understandable reasons. Can you relate? If so, keep the …
Sleep deprivation is one of the most inescapable consequences of having children and it can make you do the most bizarre things! I’ve found myself pouring diet coke on my cereal in the morning, wearing clothes inside out, squeezing baby lotion into the bath and adding more because it wasn’t very bubbly. Not getting enough …
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Each birth is different – as you can see from these stories shared by Natalie, who shares her unique labor experiences from each of her three sons. Natalie blogs over at Just a Cajun Momma. My oldest: I was 23 when I had him … the pregnancy was pretty normal but when it came time …
Reaching that last trimester of pregnancy can seem like such a milestone, but then time can seem to drag on forever waiting for your baby to finally make an appearance! With the arrival of your little one just around the corner, here are some third trimester activities to make sure you’re fully prepared for labor, …
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Just a quick Google on how much it costs to have a baby is enough to make your eyes water! It’s inevitable that there’ll be costs incurred when you have a baby, but are they really THAT expensive? According to research: “The average middle-income family will spend roughly $12,000 on child-related expenses in their baby’s …
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The other day my five year old daughter came into my bedroom and woke me up to tell me her younger sister had been sick and it had ‘gone over everything mummy’. As I knelt on the floor cleaning bits of regurgitated lasagne from the carpet and wondering if ‘Mr Bear’ was worth salvaging, I …
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This is a guest post from Toni, who blogs at BecomingSchultz As a mom who had a c-section I knew that I wanted my vaginal birth after a c-section (VBAC) shortly after having my first. I know why was I even thinking about having another baby so soon? But I was. Good thing too because when …
