When my daughter was about six months old, I saw an interview on Oprah that made me feel a lot better about my transition to motherhood. It was an interview with Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile who have written a series of books – I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids, I’d [...]
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25 Tips for a Green Pregnancy
This was originally posted on Green Baby Guide on January 13, 2009.by Joy Harkins During pregnancy, turning “green” may be another way to describe an oncoming bout of morning sickness. But “going green” has become another way of saying you are committed to a way of living that improves or sustains the quality of the [...]
Making Your Home a Haven: 15 Ways to Organize Your Home for a New Baby
One of my favorite parts of pregnancy was preparing for the arrival of a new baby in our home – painting the nursery, registering for gifts, and washing baby clothes. They say the urge to clean can even be a sign that a pregnant woman is about to go into labor. While these are common [...]
20 Tips for Simple Parenting
I have only been a parent for seven months (sixteen months if you count pregnancy), but I know that I want to carry my philosophy of simple living into my parenting style. I know that kids grow up fast, and time is precious. I know many parents feel like there aren’t enough hours in the [...]
Friday’s Fun Find: Baby Name Wizard
Today is our last Parent Participation class for the semester. Every Friday, my darling daughter (DD) and I go to a class for parents organized by the local adult school. It’s a part of the week I know I’m going to enjoy. We have topic discussions like sleeping, introducing solid foods, baby sign language, etc. [...]
My Home Birth Story
Today is my darling daughter’s six-month birthday. To celebrate, I’ve decided to share my home birth story. When I was pregnant, I became fascinated by birth stories. I was always hesitant to ask a mother to share her story, but every one seemed extremely willing and excited to talk about it. So, I decided to [...]
30 Ways to Spend 30 Minutes
My darling daughter (DD) is the 30-Minute Napper. Time is precious, and I’ve learned there are lots of things I can get done in 30 minutes. Here are just a few:1. Nap (you know what they say, “sleep when the baby sleeps”)2. Send a personal email to 6 of my friends.3. Watch 1/2 an episode [...]
Babywearing
I believe the best thing I’ve done for our darling daughter (DD) is babywearing. I try to wear her at least a few hours each day. I wear her in the fabulous Moby wrap. Our doula brought us the Moby a few days after DD was born. At first, I was intimidated by all the [...]
Mommy Brain is Real
The human brain absolutely fascinates me. I feel so fortunate to live in a time when we know so much more about it. Of course, much about the brain is still a great mystery. Lately, I’ve been wondering if “Mommy brain” is real or simply another way of saying “over-worked and sleep-deprived.” What I’ve learned [...]
Cool Blogs for Moms
Adjusting to being a mom has been…well, an adjustment. I have sought a lot of counsel via the Internet. During this process, I came across some great blogs. Here are a few I think are worth sharing… For Productivity:Working Moms Against Guilt: working moms who struggle to resist the guilt and embrace the journeySimple Mom: [...]
