Potty training is one of the many difficult but necessary milestones of parenting. But the earlier you start, the easier the process can be. These five tips for potty training will help you gear up to begin the potty training process.
35 Fun Things To Do While Stuck At Home With Kids
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 …
Silly things parents have done whilst sleep deprived
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 …
7 Simple Steps to Save Money on New Baby Expenses – Budget Friendly Tips
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 …
The Most Common Breastfeeding Problems and Solutions
Breastfeeding might be a natural thing, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally, or doesn’t have its challenges. When I had my first baby, I never expected it to be difficult, I assumed babies just knew what they were doing, and my body would just do its thing, like it was supposed to! When …
Breastfeeding tips and hacks
If you’re reading this you probably already know that breastfeeding isn’t always as simple as ‘baby, boob, done’. Sometimes it can be easy, but other times it’s downright difficult. Even if you successfully breastfed your first baby with no problems at all, it might be a different story the next time round, all babies are …
Misadventures in parenting -holiday ‘fun’
I know you can’t go on holiday with children and expect it to feel like the same kind of holiday as when you went without. And I, of all people, should know that holidaying without children doesn’t always happen without incident. Last time we attempted a holiday, on the second morning, my 2-year-old kicked a …