My Top Eleven Tips for Surviving a Pregnancy During the Summer

My Top Eleven Tips for Surviving a Pregnancy During the Summer

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Looking for a summer pregnancy survival guide? Sweet B was born in July, so I wasn’t pregnant for too long with her during the summer. Squeaker, on the other hand, was born in December. So I went through two full seasons being pregnant. There are definitely somethings that I miss about pregnancy and somethings that I don’t miss. Being pregnant during the summer was not always fun so I wanted to share my tips on motherhood for surviving a summer pregnancy. Some might seem pretty practical and general for getting through the summer. And if you’re looking for more pregnancy tips, don’t forget to check out my Motherhood Resources and Inspiration. My Top 11 Summer Pregnancy Survival Tips 1. My very first, and most important…

How to Ditch the Special Needs Mom Guilt

How to Ditch the Special Needs Mom Guilt

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How often do you struggle with guilt as a mom of a special needs child? This seems to be one of those on-going struggles for so many of us. And I want to tell you that yes, it is possible to ditch the special needs mom guilt. And yes, that means you, autism mom. Ditch the autism mom guilt. Dear Mom of a Special Needs Child, First and foremost, I want to inform you of something: you are enough. Got it? Remember this when the going gets tough. Because we know that there are going to be days where we’re more than ready to throw in the towel and walk away. But we can’t. Because we’re moms and someone has to be there. Second, let’s talk about…

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Releasing My Mom Guilt: My Need to Stop Comparing My Daughters

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After my neurotypical daughter was born, I couldn’t avoid falling into the comparison trap– not comparing her to other children, but to her older sister who just so happens to be autistic. This was unfair to both of them but it happened none the less. I’m not perfect. In fact, there are a few ways that I’ve become quite the failure though I’m also doing my best to rectify that. I have plenty of bad habits, and I’m also doing whatever I can to overcome that. But there’s still one that I can’t seem to shake and I wonder if I ever will be able to. I say this because it involves my daughters who are 12 years apart in age but so similar in…

5 Tips for Balancing Work, Life, and Family: For Ambitious Stay at Home Moms

5 Tips for Balancing Work, Life, and Family: For Ambitious Stay at Home Moms

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In 2015, I had ambitions of completing my bachelor’s degree (psychology, if you’re curious). And at the time, I struggled mightily with balancing life, work, and parenting. This post outlines those struggles and methods that I attempted to use. Sometimes I had to wonder where I was going to find the time to fit everything in. And then I also had to realize that sometimes it’s just okay to let it go. My priorities started to shift and slowly, but surely, everything started to fall into place. Now, I could very well call this post – my word for the New Year. But my word for the New Year is growth. This word, on the other hand, is not just for the New Year but…

Why Every Parent Should Try Positive Parenting

Why Every Parent Should Try Positive Parenting

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Is it possible to still be an eternal optimist while being an effective parent? For that matter, does one’s outlook have anything to do with how they parent? I would say yes it does matter and no, it doesn’t matter. I say this as a formal optimist turned realist who also tries to implement positive parenting techniques as I try to adapt as a modern day parent. My parenting style has changed and yes, it does have some variations between my two girls. Part of this has to do with Sweet B’s autism but I still try to be consistent with the two. From that perspective, I’ve found that positive parenting works for me and I consider it to be a desirable and good parenting…

Tips on Motherhood for Dealing with Constipated Babies

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I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition.  Consult your pediatrician before making changes to your baby’s diet or if you have concerns related to your baby’s digestive health. Please see the product label/website for acceptable use and benefits. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll free at 1-800-BABY123 or through the Contact Us link on Reguline.com or Enfamil.com Have your children ever struggled with digestive issues? They aren’t uncommon with children, and in particular with younger children and babies. For the most part, my three children have been fairly lucky with their…