Category: Parenting

Ask a Real Mom: What are Your Toddler Must Haves

My baby, the tiny little bundle I held in my arms only a year ago, was now pulling herself up onto the coffee table, her bright blue eyes gleaming with excitement as she took her first few wobbly steps. I felt a mix of pride, emotion, and a little panic. How had we arrived at… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What are Your Toddler Must Haves

Building Your Postpartum Wardrobe: Clothes That Will Make You Feel Human Again

There’s an undeniable strength in women, especially during the incredible journey of childbirth. The transition from pregnancy to motherhood is not just a physical change but also a transformation that shows a woman’s courage, determination, and love for her baby. In those first days after giving birth, as you hold your sweet newborn and navigate… Continue reading Building Your Postpartum Wardrobe: Clothes That Will Make You Feel Human Again

Ask a Real Mom: How to Tackle Cold and Flu Season

As we head out of summer and start looking forward to the fall and winter seasons ahead, there’s so much to get excited about. Celebrating seasonal holidays, traveling to see family and friends, and, let’s be honest, a much-needed reprieve from the heat! But as we head into the winter months, we also head into… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: How to Tackle Cold and Flu Season

Ask a Real Mom: What Surprised You Most About Motherhood?

Loving mom carying of her newborn baby at home. Bright portrait of happy mum holding sleeping infant child on hands. Mother hugging her little 2 months old son.

Preparing for motherhood feels like studying for a test without a study guide. From pregnancy to birth and those first few weeks postpartum, I found myself surprised by so many different stages. Those surprises can be unexpectedly beautiful, but they can feel isolating, too. I sometimes wondered, “Is this normal? Am I the only one… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What Surprised You Most About Motherhood?

Ask a Real Mom: How to Prepare Yourself for a New Baby

As I was preparing for the birth of our first child, I relished the advice of seasoned mothers and grandmothers. From “sleep when the baby sleeps” to “prioritize date nights,” I filed each piece of advice into an ongoing mental list. It wasn’t long until their advice, my to-do list, and my belly were growing… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: How to Prepare Yourself for a New Baby

Six Social Media Rules for First-Time Parents

Before giving birth to our son, I considered myself to be an open book when it came to sharing aspects of my life via social media.  Whether it was sharing our pregnancy announcement just mere days into my second trimester or snapping the perfect photo to announce our son’s name and gender to our loved… Continue reading Six Social Media Rules for First-Time Parents

Ask a Real Mom: Grandparent Essentials

Whether your parents live around the block or across the country, chances are your children’s visits to their grandparents will be among some of their earliest and fondest memories! Thankfully, we live only minutes from my mom, known to our kids as “Sittu.” We’ve dubbed her house “Sittu School” because it’s decked out for a… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Grandparent Essentials

Ask a Real Mom: What You Need for Every Stage of Your Baby’s First Year

Cute baby girl playing with wooden toys and mother on floor at home

When you’re preparing and registering for your new baby, it’s easy to focus on newborn diapers, clothes and accessories. It’s hard to imagine, but that little one will grow way faster than you expect! After my first baby shower, I wanted to exchange the only 12-month outfit I received for a smaller size. Luckily my… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What You Need for Every Stage of Your Baby’s First Year

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