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Category: Parenting

Childbirth, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy

No, I’m Not Interested In Your Advice

What is it about being pregnant and having a baby that seems to elicit advice from everyone we meet? “You’re robbing your children of their childhood if you do not take them to Disney World.” “You really need to leave your children with their grandparents overnight – you owe them that.” “That baby is way … Continue reading No, I’m Not Interested In Your Advice

January 23, 2019Leave a comment
Car Seat Safety, Parenting

Car Seats – 5 Things to do at Home

Vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injury and death for infants and children. When you are looking for and installing a car seat, please take some time to educate yourself and to make sure that it is done correctly. A few extra minutes could mean that injury is reduced or a life is saved. … Continue reading Car Seats – 5 Things to do at Home

September 24, 2018Leave a comment
Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy

I Need My Person!

We were never meant to live this life alone. We simply are not designed to go about our lives without companions, mentors, and students. We need people in our lives that are in the same season of life or circumstances. We need people who are ahead of us on the journey so that we can … Continue reading I Need My Person!

August 30, 2018Leave a comment
Childbirth, Parenting, Pregnancy

Birth Plan – Try Looking at it Another Way

What comes to mind when you think about a birth plan? Lists of things you want to happen? Lists of things you want to avoid? Both of those are important. I believe it’s a great idea to go over all the options you have available and all the possible interventions that might be presented to … Continue reading Birth Plan – Try Looking at it Another Way

October 30, 2017Leave a comment
Childbirth, Parenting, Postpartum, Providers

5 Questions to Ask During Postpartum

The postpartum period can be an amazing time of bonding with your new baby. It can also be a very difficult transition. While the baby blues are very common, intense feelings that go beyond 2 weeks might mean a call to your health care provider is a good idea. Here are a few questions to … Continue reading 5 Questions to Ask During Postpartum

September 25, 2017Leave a comment
Childbirth, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy

5 Ways to Prepare for Postpartum

Usually lots of time and thought goes into planning for the birth of your baby. But usually not near as much thought goes into planning for the postpartum period. Instead, you may find yourself coming home from the hospital with a tiny human thinking, “What the heck?” Sometimes you can’t believe they let you take … Continue reading 5 Ways to Prepare for Postpartum

September 11, 2017Leave a comment
Parenting

Parenting Tip – You’re Grounded!

"The punishment should fit the crime." I remember having friends that had a permanent time out chair. It was used as the consequence for everything and used many times a day. I remember thinking that it didn’t seem to be a very effective tool. The child didn’t seem to be learning anything from the moments … Continue reading Parenting Tip – You’re Grounded!

July 31, 2017Leave a comment
Parenting

5 Things All Parents Should Do

  I don't believe that anyone should tell you how you should parent your children. That said, here are 5 things I think all parents should do! Reach Out -- We were not meant to parent alone. This is one of the hardest jobs you will ever have and we should have support as we … Continue reading 5 Things All Parents Should Do

July 21, 2017Leave a comment
Childbirth, Parenting

Dads Don’t Babysit

Dads are parents too! As we approach Father’s Day, I’d like to thank all dads as they take on the task of parenting. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, or a mother who works outside the home for pay, there still seems to be a tilt toward mothers being the primary caregivers. This is not … Continue reading Dads Don’t Babysit

June 12, 20171 Comment
Parenting

One Bad Parenting Habit to Break Right Now

I recently spent some time with a couple of parents of young children. We were talking specifically about eating habits and the fact that one of their kids is quite a picky eater. I told them I could relate, as I had once had one of these "picky eaters" who would not even eat most … Continue reading One Bad Parenting Habit to Break Right Now

May 15, 20171 Comment

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