pregnancy
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150 Old Fashioned Boy Names Make a Stylish Comeback
Old-fashioned boy names are back! They’re timeless options that stand out even today. These vintage monikers may be a thing of the past. Evidently, they’re quickly gaining popularity. It is why more and more parents are naming their sons after men from myths, classical literature, the Bible, and history. We’ve put together 150 old-fashioned boy […] Continue reading
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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 […] Continue reading
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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. […] Continue reading
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Some of the Best Advice for a New Mom
by Melissa Matters I 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 […] Continue reading
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5 Pieces of Wisdom When The Baby Weight Doesn’t Come Off
We were sitting in a friend’s apartment. My husband in a suit, I was about eight months pregnant and in the closest thing to business attire that the maternity store had (I realize now this is one of the last times I would be dressed like this). We had stopped by on the way home from work […] Continue reading
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Planning for and Parenting Two Under Two
The idea of having two under two may have you nervous, scared or worried. These incredible strategies will help with planning for and parenting two under two. I was six months postpartum and five pounds from my pre-baby weight. As I cleaned our master bathroom, I felt good wearing a tank top I finally fit back […] Continue reading
About Me
Hi, I’m Alana. When I’m not nursing cold, stale coffee, I usually can be found with the baby on my hip, barefoot, and racing after my two older kids.
Thanks to a degree in psychology and a free-range childhood backing onto an expansive evergreen forest, positive parenting and play-based learning are my passions.