Moms who are home all day chasing after little kids face a unique challenge in life: They must manage the constant demands and calling of motherhood, while at the same time prioritize their own self-care needs. See how it can be done. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror as I walked down […]
The Calm Down Tip to Control Mom Anger at Bedtime
It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the chaos that kids bring. But bringing calmness starts with you, mom. Learn how to control the mom anger even at bedtime. I spent my day being “on” as a stay at home mom. I made three semi-nutritious meals, cleaned up two “I do it, Mama” spills, and wrangled several […]
Stop the New Mom Overwhelm with a Simple Tool
It’s easy to become overwhelmed those first few weeks as a new mom taking care of baby’s every need. To keep track of diaper changes, baby’s mood, and feedings (especially as a breastfeeding mom), this simple tool will help banish mom brain and help you keep it together! This post may contain affiliate links. The blur of […]
Prevent Stay at Home Mom Burnout with This One Simple Trick
It’s easy to lose yourself in motherhood when you’re a stay at home mom and life revolves around kids. Find out how to stay sane and avoid burnout while raising little ones. This post may contain affiliate links. I’ve been a stay at home mom to three kids for over a decade now. There have […]
10 Best Gift Ideas for the Stressed and Overwhelmed Mom
Inside: Find the perfect gift to help the overwhelmed mom relax, de-stress and regain her sanity through self-care for her body and mind. I always knew being a mom would bring so much joy and love into my life…I never imagined it would leave me feeling overwhelmed and lacking an identity at times. You see, […]
5 Ways to Find Time for Yourself with a New Baby
When my first child was born, I didn’t have time for anything. Literally. My days were consumed with breastfeeding, washing and folding onesies…and diaper change after diaper change. So finding time for the basic care regimen (like showering and eating meals) was a luxury. And forget about finding room for “me time.” That never occurred. […]
How to Get Your Baby & Toddler to Nap at the Same Time
Picture this: You’re relaxing on the couch, feet propped up, sipping your favorite iced beverage and snuggling up to your favorite book, right before dozing off and getting some much needed rest. All because you got BOTH kids down for a nap simultaneously! Ahhh, life is good. Isn’t it every mother’s dream to nap while her […]
5 Ways to Overcome Mom Guilt
Moms have an uncanny knack to feel guilty about almost anything related to their children. If you are a stay at home mom, you might feel guilty that your kids don’t get enough time playing with other kids. If you are a working mom, you might feel guilty that you’re not there for them enough. […]
5 Ways to Naturally Relieve Stress
Are you a mom to little ones and feeling a bit stressed these days? Let’s face it: the life of a SAHM isn’t as relaxing as it can sometimes appear. You’re chasing after kids all day in your pjs, cleaning up trails of potato chips and cookies they’ve managed to retrieve from the pantry and trying to […]
25 Ways to Prevent Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry—it’s a time-honored tradition among brothers and sisters. Even the sweetest, most well-behaved children get into scuffles with their siblings at some point. It’s completely normal. And not only is it completely normal, but sibling rivalry can even be GOOD for kids! That’s right, good! It can help them learn problem-solving, listening and social […]
