My newborn nestled on my chest minutes after birth. Her sweet breathing took my breath away. In those first few moments, I had no idea that I would have breastfeeding struggles. Breastfeeding should be easy, right? Wrong. It took me a long time to realize that even though breastfeeding is natural, breastfeeding isn’t always automatic. Every time I tried to nurse my newborn continue reading...
7 Ways to Rock Being a Stay at Home Mom
Being a stay at home mom is the hardest job that I've ever done. I'm the boss, lunch lady, custodian, teacher, and play mate. As a stay at home mom, I wash dishes while singing to my kids, make up games for us when we're stuck inside, and try to get both of my kids to play together (nicely). There are so many hats that I wear as a stay at home mom, but there are a few things that make the job continue reading...
A Free Brain-Boosting App for Parents from First 5 California!
"So, how can I teach my preschooler Math?" The question came from a Dad much taller than me. When he asked me, he stood over me just slightly with his palms up as if to say, tell me something good, preschool teacher, because I'm stuck on this one. And, me? I told him to count the trees. I will never forget his little chuckle. As if to say, seriously? That's your answer? And, it was. continue reading...
How is Where the Heart is – or is it? Plus, the Perfect Gift for Moms.
Scroll to the bottom for the special Lat & Lo discount code. And, don't forget to check out the necklaces HERE! :) I had to answer a simple question this week, but my husband was surprised by my answer. The question was: Where are you anchored? I immediately thought of where I met my husband. It’s a small town nestled sweetly in the center of California. We don’t live there anymore, continue reading...
Want Your Kid to Stop Begging for Dessert and Treats? Add THIS to Your Calendar.
Like most kids, my children love dessert. And, me? Some days, I want to cut sugar completely out of our lives because sugar is the devil. And, other days, I bake large batches of cookies after my kids go to bed because sugar is EVERYTHING and I want it all to myself. The struggle is real. After saying "no" to my kids begging for dessert for the millionth time, I knew that I had to set some continue reading...
20 FUN Ways to Surprise Your Kids this Summer
I love Surprising my kids during the Summer. When my daughter and I were chatting about an upcoming road trip this summer, I told her that I had a few surprises planned for us. Her response? "You always have surprises, Mom." It's not what she said that threw me off, but it's how she said it. She brushed her hair off her shoulder and added a little eye-roll, as if to say - surprises are SO continue reading...