I'm married to a wonderful man who also happens to be an exceptional daddy. I am a mama to two precious babies. I decided to become a stay-at-home mom a few years ago after years of teaching.
If you have toddlers, chances are you’ve wondered how to keep your house clean.
I know the feeling. You set out to clean the whole house top to bottom while the kids occupy themselves.
While In reality, as you clean, your kids are pulling things out of cabinets, drawers, and tubs until you can’t see the floor anymore.
My day consists of working full time as a preschool teacher but it doesn’t stop there.
I am also a wife, a mom of two, and a new blogger.
Not to mention I try to live a healthy lifestyle which can also be time consuming.
Deciding to be a stay-at-home mom (or dad) is a HUGE decision.
Maybe you are the parent who always knew they wanted to stay home. Or, you might be the parent that said you would NEVER stay home.
Either way, there are a lot of factors to consider when making the decision for one parent to stay home with the kids.
As a preschool teacher, I invite my students to participate in sensory play every single day. As a mom, I try to integrate it at home as well. There are many benefits to sensory play and you may be doing it without even knowing it.
Playing in the water, dirt, or even baking or playing with toys in your home can be considered sensory play. Your child relies on his or her senses (touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound) to learn new things.
Have you ever been at a loss about what your toddler wants, where they are hurt, or why they are having a tantrum?
Chances are, your answer is yes. It is almost impossible to tell what your child wants, needs, or feels if they are unable to communicate with you.
Implementing sign language on a consistent basis can help your child learn how to communicate before they are able to talk.
Okay mamas! You have done the hardest job of all.
You delivered a precious baby after carrying for 10 whole months. You’ve endured morning sickness, night sweats, and heartburn.
You haven’t had a good night’s sleep, a shower, or a good meal in DAYS! You have put all of your energy into taking care of this brand new baby.
Motherhood.
It seemed so easy, until I became a mom.
I walked into the hospital with grand ideas about what motherhood would be like, but when I came out (with my new baby), it was like everything had shifted. I was no longer the same person. It was like I had to learn how to be me again, but in a different way.
I don’t know about you and your kids, but we LOVE to play outside.
I love it because it keeps the house from looking like a tornado came through. The kids probably love it for other reasons.
Here are some of our absolute favorite outdoor activities.
Are you horrible at writing thank you cards when you receive a gift?
Do you agonize over the act of writing thank you cards until you finally decide it is too late to send them?
As a new mom, you are sure to receive many gifts, meals, or acts of service. In my opinion, thank you cards are a must. They are a classy way to show you appreciate what someone has done for you or given to you.
Are you a nursing mama who is heading back to work after maternity leave?
Are you wondering how you will have the time and feeling overwhelmed by the thought of pumping at work?
I know that feeling well and want to help!
