As a mom, you get a lot of satisfaction from being a mother and having your children love you. But, often that is not enough to truly be happy. Only 40% of mothers report being very happy. There are a lot of demands on mothers, including carrying the maternal mental load for the entire family. But, your happiness matters. Often it’s about taking on a few…
As a stay-at-home mom, your days are filled with the hustle and bustle of daily life. From early mornings until bedtime, you’re constantly on the go, tending to the needs of your little ones and managing the never-ending list of household chores. While the role of a stay-at-home mom is incredibly rewarding, it can also…
Cloth diapering might seem confusing at first, but it’s much easier than you might imagine. In this article, you will have a complete guide for cloth diapering, including how to get started, which types of cloth diapers might work best for your child, the supplies you need, as well as washing instructions. For years Granola…
While teething is a normal process of being a baby, it sure can disrupt a baby’s sleep. The disruption is due to the amount of discomfort a baby has through the teething process, and it can be frustrating to both baby and parent. As the good mom that you are, you want to help your…
When you understand why your baby is fighting sleep, it can make it so much easier to adjust and find ways to ease your baby into sleep. The opposite is true. When you can’t figure out why your baby is fighting sleep, it can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and exhausting. As a mom of four and…
Attachment parenting is modeled after secure attachment, however, it takes it to a level that at times is not beneficial to the parent or the child. The attachment theory states that a child develops a secure attachment through the parent responding appropriately and consistently to their emotional and physical needs. Attachment parenting teaches that a…
If you’re a mom, you’re busy. It seems to go along with being a mom. We tend to assure that everyone’s world is turning as it should. Even with moms who have hands-on support from their partners, most moms tend to carry the maternal mental load. So a routine can dramatically improve your day as…
I took a Bradley Method class when I was pregnant with my second child. But, I didn’t practice Bradley Method with my third or fourth natural labors. And I’m sharing why. The way I was introduced to Bradley Method was through a friend after my first was born. I had an average (in today’s standards)…
How many chores do you do that realistically you could have your child do? And does the thought of that feel weird or overwhelming? If so, let’s talk about the value of chores and the importance of getting your kids involved in household chores. As with most things involved in raising children, it starts with us, the…
Morning affirmations are one of the easiest and most powerful skill you can teach your child today. In the Mindset Coaching and Transpersonal Hypnotherapy work that I do, I work quite often with positive affirmations. Not only do morning affirmations shape the way your child will feel about herself and the day, but the neuroscience research…
