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  • Valentine’s Crafts for Kids – Easy & Fun!

    Valentine’s Crafts for Kids – Easy & Fun!
    January 16, 2025

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to break out the crafting supplies to make some Valentine’s Crafts with your kids! I’ve got some easy but fun Valentine’s crafts for you right here. Keep reading if you need some simple ideas to get crafting with your kids with minimal effort. Hey Mama, if…

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  • 16 Healthy Snacks for Kids (That are Extra Easy on Parents)

    16 Healthy Snacks for Kids (That are Extra Easy on Parents)
    December 30, 2024

    Whether you have a child who is a super picky eater, has gut issues, is fighting tooth decay, or you are simply looking for some healthier, easier food items to give your child, this list of healthy snacks was made just for you! My daughter fits into ALL of the categories I just mentioned. So…

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  • Natural Remedy for Baby’s Clogged Tear Duct

    Natural Remedy for Baby’s Clogged Tear Duct
    October 23, 2024

    My second baby experienced a myriad of typical newborn ailments that were never a concern with my first baby. One such ailment was a clogged tear duct. Initially, I was worried we would not be able to clear it up.. But once I did this super simple natural remedy, it cleared up even quicker than…

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  • Pregnancy Loss Awareness – Some of Us Are Aware Every Day

    Pregnancy Loss Awareness – Some of Us Are Aware Every Day
    October 16, 2024

    Pregnancy loss awareness. I don’t quite know what to say. It feels as though I’ve bled the well of grief dry. Not for myself. But for others. It’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. And I’ve been trying to come up with the right words – something I haven’t already said before in a million…

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  • Going on a Cruise with Kids – What to Know Before You Go

    Going on a Cruise with Kids – What to Know Before You Go
    October 9, 2024

    Going on a cruise with kids was awful. And frustrating. And exhausting. But then, it was wonderful. And exciting. And so much fun! I just got back from a 7-day cruise vacation with my husband, my 6-year-old daughter and my 19-month-old daughter. It was quite an experience with a lot of ups and downs! But…

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  • How Your Second Postpartum Will Be Different Than Your First

    How Your Second Postpartum Will Be Different Than Your First
    September 25, 2024

    If you are currently pregnant with your second baby, you might be wondering what to expect from your second postpartum experience. Even though you have gone through it before, things will be different the second time – just like your second pregnancy and second birth will be very different from your first. But have no…

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  • How Your Second Time Giving Birth Will Be Different than Your First

    How Your Second Time Giving Birth Will Be Different than Your First
    September 18, 2024

    When I was expecting my second daughter, I was planning on giving birth unmedicated like the first time. But I knew things might go differently than my first, amazing natural hospital birth. So I was searching online to find out how the second time giving birth might be different from the first. Of course, we’ve…

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  • How Your Second Pregnancy Will Be Different than Your First

    How Your Second  Pregnancy Will Be Different than Your First
    September 11, 2024

    During your first pregnancy, you were probably told multiples times to enjoy your pregnancy because the first pregnancy is different from subsequent pregnancies. And they were right in some ways. Your second pregnancy will be totally different in a lot of areas. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the ways in which your second…

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  • Best Hydroxyapatite Kids Toothpaste Options

    Best Hydroxyapatite Kids Toothpaste Options
    September 4, 2024

    Whether you have a child with cavities you want to remineralize or you are simply looking for a better, healthier, fluoride-free kids toothpaste, you have come to the right place! I have the best hydroxyapatite kids toothpaste options right here. I’ll lay out the pros, the cons and the differences of each option so that…

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  • Back-to-School: 6 Things To Do When Your Baby Starts Pre-K

    Back-to-School: 6 Things To Do When Your Baby Starts Pre-K
    August 21, 2024

    Where I live, back-to-school preparations are already a thing of the past. But in a lot of areas, the first day of school is still a future date on the calendar. And if your baby is about to start Pre-K, your anxieties might be rising as that date approaches. When my daughter started Pre-K, it…

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  • Balancing Hormones with Maca – Why You Should Try it

    Balancing Hormones with Maca – Why You Should Try it
    August 14, 2024

    Have you been struggling with a hormonal imbalance effecting your moods, your energy and your everyday life? If so, read more of my experience below and see why naturally balancing your hormones with maca powder might be just what you need!             DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional and…

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  • Gender Disappointment in Pregnancy After Loss

    Gender Disappointment in Pregnancy After Loss
    August 7, 2024

    “We are just thankful the baby is healthy,” is the famous line every parent says when asked about their preference of gender during pregnancy. But gender disappointment is a reality many couples face during one or more pregnancies. What most couples probably don’t expect is to feel gender disappointment in a pregnancy after loss. But…

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  • Pregnancy Loss Support Part IV: Jescekia’s Pregnancy Loss Story

    Pregnancy Loss Support Part IV: Jescekia’s Pregnancy Loss Story
    July 31, 2024

    Welcome back to the fourth and final part of our series on pregnancy loss support. Today, we will be hearing Jescekia’s pregnancy loss story. Jescekia is a co-founder of the non-profit organization Missing Pieces Support Group where women going through pregnancy loss can find free support and resources. Over the past few weeks, we have…

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  • Pregnancy Loss Support Part III: Emily’s Pregnancy Loss Stories

    Pregnancy Loss Support Part III: Emily’s Pregnancy Loss Stories
    July 24, 2024

    This week’s post is a continuation of a four-part series on pregnancy loss support. Today we will be hearing Emily’s pregnancy loss stories. If you have experienced pregnancy loss or know someone who has, stick around, because Emily’s stories will either resonate with or enlighten you. Emily Gamboa is a co-founder of Missing Pieces Support…

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  • Pregnancy Loss Support Part II: Jamilah’s Pregnancy Loss Story

    Pregnancy Loss Support Part II: Jamilah’s Pregnancy Loss Story
    July 17, 2024

    Welcome back to the second part of our four-part series on pregnancy loss support. Today we will be hearing Jamilah’s pregnancy loss story. If you read the first post in the series from last week, you know that Jamilah Robinson is one of the founders of Missing Pieces Support Group. Missing Pieces is a non-profit…

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  • Pregnancy Loss Support Part I: A New Resource for Grieving Moms

    Pregnancy Loss Support Part I: A New Resource for Grieving Moms
    July 10, 2024

    If you have experience with pregnancy loss, you know how important it is to have support as you process your loss. You probably also know that there is still a shortage of pregnancy loss support available to grieving moms, although this is improving gradually. Missing Pieces Support Group is a pregnancy loss resource I have…

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  • 10 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July from Home

    10 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July from Home
    June 26, 2024

    Well, Mama, the 4th of July is just around the corner. It’s an exciting holiday filled with classic childhood memories for many of us who grew up the U.S. But if you’re like me and have young children who need to be in bed long before it’s time for fireworks, you need some ideas for…

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  • I Saw Her, The Woman Without Children

    I Saw Her, The Woman Without Children
    June 19, 2024

    I saw her yesterday. She was shopping for clothes, just like me.  Except she didn’t have any little ones hiding and playing in the wracks. In fact, when my toddler kept ending up in front of her, she gave little response beyond a brief glance down before moving on. Hey Mama, if you find my…

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  • Fathers and Children – The Impact of Bonding on Fathers

    Fathers and Children – The Impact of Bonding on Fathers
    June 12, 2024

    I’ve been wondering something about fathers and children: How does having children affect a man? What does it mean for a father to bond with his children and how does that impact his life? There is a lot of discussion around how mothers are affected by their children. But there is considerably less discussion about…

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  • When You Have to Place a Baby Feeding Tube, Part II: How to Insert a Baby NG Tube

    When You Have to Place a Baby Feeding Tube, Part II: How to Insert a Baby NG Tube
    May 29, 2024

    Is your baby about to get or has she recently gotten a baby NG tube? Are you worried about how you are going to manage replacing it yourself? I hear you, Mama. And I think I have just the advice you need right now. Last week I shared Part I of this series on placing…

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