Do you ever feel like parenting is chasing down and chopping up your very last brain cell? I sure do. Which is why doing some aspects of parenting on auto-pilot isn't a bad thing. I've found that having parenting mottoes, or phrases I repeat often (my kids might use the phrase ad nauseam if they knew it existed), have a way of keeping me sane while hitting home valuable … [Read more...]
Parenting Without Shame
I don't know about you, but I find "pet shaming" pictures hilarious. You've seen them. They're the ones that show something like a dog next to a chewed up tube of diaper rash ointment, and the dog is wearing a sign around its neck saying, "I ate a tube of Desitin and barfed all over the new carpet during my family's dinner party." The funny thing to me is that the dog … [Read more...]
What to REALLY Expect as a Mom
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting STC in such a tangible way. Many of you have probably read at least one of the books in the What to Expect series. From prenatal nutrition to childhood development, this series is the go-to resource of many parents when it comes to...well, what to expect! Here's my version...the cold, hard, wonderful … [Read more...]
Game Changing Habits to Teach Your Child
Game Changing Habits to Teach Your Child I may be a new mom (my daughter is just 10 months old) but I already know of some integral habits I want my child to learn from observing my husband and I. While verbal communication aids much in the development of a child, I believe that non verbal cues and leading by example are paramount in teaching a child. We've all heard the … [Read more...]
The Burned Out Mommy Season
It happens to every mom. You're done. Exhaustion is threatening to overcome you, but there's just that one more thing to do. It's a little something I call... The Burned Out Mommy Season It's something each of us experience, but rarely talk about. Is it because of the fear of being seen as weak? Or is it our pride? I don't know, but today I'm going to talk about … [Read more...]