Confidently Parenting Against the Grain
Not too long ago Little Bo turned three years old, and it was time to start thinking about preschool. Am I the only one who dreads the idea of preschool? I know it’s basically a rite of passage in our culture but…I’m just not interested. Yes, I want my child to learn things. Yes, I…
Trying to figure out what to get your preschooler this year? These toys are fun AND promote useful skills! Batteries not included (or even needed!) Little Bo is turning 3 in January, and I’m really excited about the toys she is finally old enough to start enjoying. My inner child is a little bit jealous–I won’t…
As moms, we want the best for our families, especially their health. And we know that health is often about more than just physical health (although that’s important too). It’s also about our mental health. Unfortunately, as enjoyable as this time of year can be, it can also be a time when health gets put…
When I was in college, I took an upper division psychology class on learning and motivation taught by a professor who spent his whole life working with troubled children and adolescents. At the time, I was seven years away from even thinking about becoming a parent, but there were two things he said that semester…
Sleep. Babies need it. New moms and dads want it. And if you’re reading this, you might find yourself desperate for it, turning to the wisdom of Pinterest and other moms for sleep tips and advice. I’m going to let you in on something: I’m about to tell you a sleep secret you won’t hear…
Do you think you might need to start a dairy free breastfeeding diet? It’s not easy–dairy is in everything! But it IS doable. This post explains how to get started. When my first baby, Little Bo, was six months old, I was alarmed one afternoon to find a streak of blood in her diaper. At…
Many moms who choose positive discipline are criticized for being permissive. Is positive discipline really just permissive parenting? Here’s my take. Most of the time it’s none of anyone else’s business how you or I raise our kids, thank goodness. But there are times when I feel like I’ll lose it if another stranger tells…
Little Bo could recognize alphabet letters by 2 years old without learning formal instruction or learning the song. Want to know how she learned them? The secret is so simple it may surprise you! I didn’t believe my husband when he told me could read at age two. And not just individual words like “cat”…
This is part 2 of our birth story! If you missed Part 1, you can check it out here. To learn more about life with Type 1 Diabetes, you can check out this FAQ post. THE VERDICT At 9:00am, my midwife walked in and I was eager to see if things had gotten better. They…
Little Lo was born on June 25, 2018 at 2:55pm after 25 hours of labor. This is her birth story. New Readers Please Note: I have Type 1 Diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease caused when the body attacks and destroys the insulin producing cells in the pancreas; it cannot be prevented or reversed. This…
Most new moms I’ve met who hope to breastfeed have one thing in common: They’re nervous. They’ve heard it was difficult. They saw a friend or relative struggle. They aren’t confident they can do it. Maybe they tried once before and didn’t meet their goals. As scary as all these feelings are, they’re normal. In…
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