Postpartum Bodies: Looking Forward, Not “Bouncing Back”

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Postpartum Bodies: Looking Forward, Not “Bouncing Back” I saw a friend recently who was about two months postpartum, and the first thing I said to her after “hello” was, “You look so tiny!” It just slipped...

The Fifth Trimester – Explanation & Tips!

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The Fifth Trimester - Explanation & Tips! The fifth trimester. You thought there were only three? My dear friend you were woefully misinformed. Once you've had your little bundle of joy you get to experience the...

No One Knows I Gave My First Born Up For Adoption

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No One Knows I Gave My First Born Up For Adoption There are many view points on adoption, both positive and negative, but I feel like the ones that matter come from the adoptive parents,...

I Like Being a Stay-at-Home Mom, But I Miss Having a “Real” Job

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I Like Being a Stay-at-Home Mom, But I Miss Having a "Real" Job I distinctly remember the moment when, about six months after having my son, I had to write my occupation on a new patient...

Best Snacks For Extracurricular Activities

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Best Snacks For Extracurricular Activities Who else goes through snacks like they're going outta style? So. many. snacks. If my 3-year-old had it her way, she'd survive on snacks alone. I don't indulge too much...

My Toddler Loves My Dog, But My Dog Doesn’t Love Him

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My Toddler Loves My Dog, But My Dog Doesn’t Love Him As I sit down to write this blog about the rocky relationship between my dog and my toddler, the dog in question, Hank, is snuggled...

Therapist Approved Teethers For Multiple Developmental Levels

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Therapist Approved Teethers For Multiple Developmental Levels Teething can be rough! And, many parents have been left wondering what to do for their babies with painful, swollen gums after many frequently used teething gels (e.g....

Why Teethers Are For More Than Just Teething

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Why Teethers Are For More Than Just Teething Parents often go to the store in a rush to buy a teether once their baby starts showing some of the signs of teething: drooooooling, disrupted sleep...
toddler cooking

The Joy of (Toddler) Cooking

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I hope you didn't come here looking for a solution to your toddler's eating strike or expecting step-by-step instructions for baby-led weaning. I'm sure there are super helpful articles on this blog about both...
Quick Breakfasts

Easy and Quick Breakfasts for Kids

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Even though I consider myself to be a morning person, I still struggle to figure out what to cook/reheat/unpackage for breakfast each day. Right now my go-to's are usually convenient, not super creative, and...