Everything is new to a toddler. Sure, they experienced things as a baby, but now they are super MOBILE. They can now interact with the world on their own. They are thirsty to learn. They do things we don't want them to. Then run headlong into danger. They are unable to assess their surroundings. They … Continue reading Surviving Toddlerhood, Part 3: The Explorer
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Surviving Toddlerhood, Part 2: What Being a Behavior Interventionist Taught Me
Since graduating college, I have worked off and on as a behavior interventionist for children with autism. I have been trained at 4 different places and use many of the strategies I learned with my own children. Below are some of the ones that have helped me not only in my work, but in keeping … Continue reading Surviving Toddlerhood, Part 2: What Being a Behavior Interventionist Taught Me
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Surviving Toddlerhood, Part 1: Have Some Psychology
The Terrible Twos. The Terrible Threes. Even the Terrible Fours. Is toddlerhood really that terrible? I look at my toddler, my three year old with an angelic face (aren't they all?) and I think, "No, he's anything but terrible." Toddlerhood is that precarious point where a child is eager to and capable of exploring, but … Continue reading Surviving Toddlerhood, Part 1: Have Some Psychology
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31 Things I Love About Motherhood
Motherhood isn't easy. It wasn't in my original plans. I'd rather I worked and my husband stayed at home. Life didn't work out the way I wanted. I'm learning to accept it. And there are definitely things I love about being a mom. Breastfeeding. A little surprising, but, between my son being weaned and my … Continue reading 31 Things I Love About Motherhood
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Smile: My Miscarriage Story
My son was born almost 4 years ago, before "rainbow baby" was a commonly used term. I certainly hadn't heard of it until he was 1. Even though he is a rainbow baby, I have a hard time thinking of him in that way. He isn't my rainbow. He is something else altogether. I remember … Continue reading Smile: My Miscarriage Story
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Two Easy Ways to Dress Stylish as a Mom by Becca from The Mini Apartment
The Lily Cafe is pleased to present Becca from The Mini Apartment! "A little place for a lot of life." After spending the past 6 years living in 6 different places in 2 states, Becca has realized it is not the size of a space or where you are in your life that brings contentment, … Continue reading Two Easy Ways to Dress Stylish as a Mom by Becca from The Mini Apartment
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Pregnant and Parenting Pt. 2: Weaning, Whining and Walking (well, kind of) by Shannon Doss of My Mommyhood
The Lily Cafe is pleased to present Shannon Doss of My Mommyhood. Shannon is the mother of one little boy and is currently expecting her second child. She is a Christian stay-at-home mom who runs My Mommyhood, which provides a glimpse into real-life motherhood. Her intention is to be relatable to all moms who seek … Continue reading Pregnant and Parenting Pt. 2: Weaning, Whining and Walking (well, kind of) by Shannon Doss of My Mommyhood
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Why I Said No To Sleep Training
Sleep training is teaching a baby to go to sleep on their own. There are a few methods, from letting the baby "cry it out" to soothing the baby back to sleep without picking the baby up. There are many suggestions about how many months old the baby should be. Most say at least 3 … Continue reading Why I Said No To Sleep Training
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Breastfeeding, Perfected
Long before I had children I promised my mom one thing. I promised her I would breastfeed. So, when my son came, formula wasn't even something my husband and I discussed. I was actually devastated when he did have to be given formula for the first six days. He was born 5 weeks early, there … Continue reading Breastfeeding, Perfected
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Hello?
Hello? Does anyone still read this? Since it's been such a long, long, long time, I'll be surprised if anyone sees this post. But if you do stumble by, hello. It's been 3 years since I started writing about how motherhood was impacting my writing and almost 3 years since my last post (yikes!). Which … Continue reading Hello?
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