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When Will I Be an Expert Mom?

When will I be an expert mom? It seems advice is given freely with no consideration of experiences.

  After sharing that there were indeed two babies in my pregnant belly, I was offered advice about how to manage twins plus the two I already had at home. I was asked fairly frequently, “Do you think you can handle four kids?” Unwanted or unsolicited advice can be hard to deal with.     This stumped me a bit and made me initially feel that I knew … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Get Siblings Excited about a New Baby

Ideas to get siblings excited for a new baby.

{Post by Tracy} Our first fur baby and princess pup Zoe was not excited about our twins joining the family. She saw the twins for the first time and looked so surprised. She seemed to think they were 2 little birds sitting on top of the changing table. I was worried she would not adjust to having 2 new babies at her house. Now they love each other. A couple of years later, … [Read more...]

Back to School Fun for Toddlers

Make back to school time fun for toddlers so they get excited about learning too! Tot school activity ideas included.

I know, toddlers don’t really go to “school”. Back to school fun for toddlers means they play and learn, and interact with mom and dad to learn life lessons. Toddlers are able to soak up so much learning! They get excited to explore new activities and places. That aspect of toddlerhood makes the temper tantrums a little easier to deal with….maybe. Since my older two went … [Read more...]

Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby

14 ways to soothe a crying baby. Tips from a mom of 4 who spent many late night awake with a crying baby. These may not all work for you, but they are a go-to list of things to try when baby is crying. #Sponsored by @Gerber.

  It was one of those moments where I thought I was going to lose my mind. While trying to soothe a crying baby I felt my body tense up, my teeth clenched, and I was so exhausted, frustrated and empty of ideas, I started crying. I did not want to be mad at my baby. I wanted to soothe my child. I wanted to have a magic touch in that moment of total anxiety, panic and … [Read more...]

Why Can’t I Go to the Bathroom Alone?

Have you asked yourself this question since becoming a mom: "Why can't I go to the bathroom alone?" I have...among many other questions moms are very familiar with when parenting.

I was in a port-a-potty with the twins. Twin toddlers in one of the most disgusting entrapments known to humankind. A perk of living in a developed world is we usually do not have to squat in the woods to relieve ourselves, but often we moms know we have to answer the call of nature with spectators. Trying to, well, go, while trying to tell the twins pretty much nonstop … [Read more...]

Reusable Baby Wipes

Make your own reusable baby wipes to support your baby's sensitive skin and save money with this DIY Reusable Baby Wipes idea and printable recipe.

Reusable baby wipes are essential when your baby has sensitive skin, you want to save money, or you just want to know exactly what you are putting on your baby's precious skin. Store-bought diaper wipes were a problem for my twin boy when he was born. Even the sensitive version of store-bought diaper wipes irritated his skin. We had to improvise-and our pediatrician gave … [Read more...]

How to Prepare for Having Twins

How to prepare for having twins. 8 tips for pregnant moms and parents expecting twins.

Are you having twins? When I told my husband the ultrasound showed two babies, he said, “How did that happen?” Perfect dad response isn’t it? He is a silly one, but preparing for twins is serious business. If you are having twins, prepare now. These are the tips that helped me prepare for having twins. I hope it will be encouragement that YOU CAN DO IT! What you need to … [Read more...]

The Blessing of A Son: 30 Days of Raising Boys Series

30 Days of Raising Boys Series-The Blessing of a Son with The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide at Kaylene Yoder Blog.

Many moms of boys would probably say they wanted their son. Most would say they love their son-hopefully all. But, would you ever say you need your son? I need my son’s help and leadership in my home. … [Read more...]

Essential Nursery Gear (for Twins or Single Babies)

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Levana. The opinions and text are all mine. Please view my disclosure. We have had single babies and twins, so setting up a nursery multiple times has taught us about what gear is essential for caring for babies. As a mom, I have spent a lot of time in my baby's rooms: breastfeeding, changing, rocking and night … [Read more...]

I Used to Be A Better Mom

(Guest Post) Motherhood is this great refiner's fire. Nothing gets you reevaluating everything about yourself, your life, your goals, and your time management quite like motherhood. The more time goes on, and the more children you have, the better mother it would seem you'd become, because you continue to go through those refining flames. I don't know if that's … [Read more...]

Sensory Bin for Babies with Cloth Napkins

Infants often dislike tummy time. Giving them a simple sensory bin for babies can keep them playing (and getting stronger) longer. Simple baby activities are a nice way to introduce sensory exploration and language to infants. (PLUS, as moms, it gives us a feeling of actually teaching our infants and engaging with them.) … [Read more...]

Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Pregnancy and Caring for Baby

Are you a pregnant mom or just gave birth to a baby? We have gathered resources for pregnancy and caring for baby from stay-at-home moms who have been through single pregnancies, twin pregnancies, high risk pregnancies, and ultra calm pregnancies. We have experiences here from moms who have given birth naturally, had c-sections, had VBACs and moms of twins! You will … [Read more...]

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