We all have those moments. Whether it’s sleep deprivation, too much on our plates, or a particularly rough moment during the day – we find ourselves frustrated and angry. Having little kids can be hard sometimes, and we moms are only human. Whether you work outside of the home and have to juggle all sorts of priorities, or are a stay-at-home mom who feels swamped by motherhood – it can be challenging sometimes. Temper tantrums out in public, battles of the will over broccoli, and the pressure of always being “on” are enough to make most people frazzled at best.
Once you have kids the responsibility of raising, educating and loving these little people is instantly bestowed upon you. As parents we have a very important role in shaping our kids to be good contributing members of society.
I absolutely love Etsy, and can often find some pretty amazing stuff there. I thought I would compile a few of my favorite things for those of you who are pregnant (or know someone who is expecting). Whether you’re dropping hints for your husband, or buying a gift for a pregnant friend or family member, here are a few great gift ideas from Etsy this season.
Most of us moms have heard of the benefits that breastfeeding comes with. Not only is great for your baby, free, and convenient, but it benefits your health, too. For starters, nursing moms often enjoy quicker weight loss after pregnancy and lower chances of breast cancer. That’s not all, though – check out this article from USA Today.
Like many parents with small children, I make sure look for the safety warnings on toys as I’m Christmas shopping for my kids these days. My four year old is fine with most toys, but my two year old will sometimes stick small pieces in her mouth. She’s pretty good about not trying to chew on the little pieces anymore, but I will admit that I’ve thrown away Barbie shoes and other tiny toy parts that they won’t miss.
One thing that we moms may take for granted is the “safety” precautions that some stores put in place. Although we assume that everything works properly, often times we are proven wrong – after our child has hurt themselves.
Now that my kids are getting older, we’re moving away from board books and towards stories that have more substance. Sure, those books with one or two sentences per page (or per huge board…) are fine for a season, but I find my kids like a little bit more these days.
So where do I turn?
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My cousin is getting ready to have her first baby in a few months, and I was thinking about her today and reflecting on what it was like a few years ago for me as a new mom. Pregnancy, a newborn baby, and nursing were consuming! There is so much information to absorb, and the [...]
For those of you who struggle with feelings of disappointment over your child’s gender, you’re not alone.
It’s a given that mothers can be stressed out, but have you ever stopped and thought about how stressed the kids may be?
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