Praise and compliments tend to make people feel warm and fuzzy inside. My husband is no exception, he beams when he is told what a fabulous job he’s doing and I try to make sure I recognize it on a regular basis. He has always been very involved and helpful around the house and does…Continue reading The Gift of Praise: My Husband
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5 Nursing Tips for the New Mom
As with anything parenting-related, everyone has their own experiences. I like to share mine because I’m hopeful that they will help another mom in the future. With my oldest, I desperately wanted to breastfeed. Aside from being the healthiest choice for the baby, I knew the nursing would save me a lot of money and…Continue reading 5 Nursing Tips for the New Mom
Tips for Preparing for Labor and Birth
(Original photo by my friend, Alicia I!) Many people tell me that they would rather just go with the flow for labor and that’s perfectly okay. Some people are planners and they like to have an idea of what they would want or what they think would help them. I’m not a planner but I…Continue reading Tips for Preparing for Labor and Birth