New moms are inundated with advice, information, and tips postpartum. This perspective is the one thing every new mom should know. There is a newness that comes with the birth of each newborn. Each baby has his or her own temperament and personality. There is a new dynamic with the birth of each new baby. Going from no children to one, one to two, and two to … [Read more...] about One Thing Every New Mom Needs to Know
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Done Having Kids: Parents Share When They Knew
One of the harder decisions we've had to make as a couple is whether or not we were done having kids. Since I was young, I was convinced I would have four. I had come from a Catholic family of three. Whenever we ended up in the balcony of the church, I would count the kids per family in each pew. It seemed four was about average. I loved babysitting and loved the … [Read more...] about Done Having Kids: Parents Share When They Knew
The one way you can spoil a baby and it’s not what you think
One of the first pieces of advice I got as a new mom was "not to spoil your baby." Find out what research says CAN spoil your baby. It's not what you think.By today's standards, Amanda was a young mom.At twenty-three-years-old, she was sensitive to the fact that most of the moms around her were older and more experienced. When it came to three-month-old Mila, she … [Read more...] about The one way you can spoil a baby and it’s not what you think
First Trimester Tips for Morning Sickness & More
Has the first trimester of pregnancy got you down? Moms weigh in on their best first trimester tips for low energy & morning sickness. I've wanted kids for as long as I can remember. As early as preschool, my ultimate goal was to get into the kitchen centre and establish myself as the mommy. My desire to have children only grew from there. From babysitting … [Read more...] about First Trimester Tips for Morning Sickness & More
Some of the Best Advice for a New Mom
by Melissa MattersI became a mother for the first time, just a few days before Mother’s Day. It has been almost three and a half years since I’ve had a newborn. However, when I see a mom with a new baby, it all comes rushing back to me.This is for the new mom: I see you, you with your little bundle and heavy eyelids. You’re tired, your stitches … [Read more...] about Some of the Best Advice for a New Mom