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- Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom, Partner, and Baby with Free Printable
Are you wondering what to pack in your hospital bag for when you go into labor? I’ve got you covered! Here is a hospital bag checklist I used when I went to the hospital to have my babies and a printable checklist for mom, partner, and baby! If you’re having twins, just add on another car seat and going home outfit! - Coming Off Antidepressants after Postpartum Depression
If you’re on SSRI antidepressants, please know that you need to be very careful coming off antidepressants. Even if you’re careful, you may experience side effects that can make it difficult to function normally for a period of time. Here I’ll share my two experiences with coming off SSRIs in the past 10 years. - Bath Time for Twins: Tips from Parents of TwinsWondering what you need to keep your twins safe and entertained during bath time? Here are the baby bath essentials we found very helpful for our twins and older singleton over the years.
- Easy Ways to Tell Identical Twins, and Their Toys, ApartParents of identical twins are often concerned about being able to tell their identical twins apart. There are several ways that we tell our identical twins apart, and their toys, and I recommend that other twin parents try out.
- Why to Go Fishing with Kids and What You Need For a Successful TripDo you want to go fishing with your kids but aren’t sure what you need? I’ve been fishing for decades and this is what I use for my kids and myself. Within this blog post, you’ll find tips for fishing with kids, choosing the right gear, and keeping them engaged!
- Easy Ways to Prevent the Summer Slide, No Child is ImmuneSummer break is a great time to reconnect with your children, nature, and even yourself. It’s nice to relax but also keep in mind that including some educational activities throughout the summer is important to prevent summer learning loss known as summer slide.
- Finding it Hard to Celebrate Birthdays with a Traumatic Birth StoryDo you find it hard to celebrate your kid’s birthday due to a traumatic birth story? I’ve felt this way for all 3 of my boys, especially my twins. Read my story and what has finally helped me.
- Twin Baby Shower Games That Are Actually Fun!Are you planning a baby shower and looking for twin baby shower games that your guests will actually enjoy? I’ve got what you need as a twin baby shower host in this blog post and printables including twin baby shower games and a twin baby shower planner!
- Postpartum Rage: What You Need to Know & My StoryIf you’re feeling angrier than you ever have and you’re in the postpartum period, you may be experiencing postpartum rage. You’re not alone, it happened to me after I had my twins and I had no idea what was going on, despite my background in psychology. They didn’t teach us about postpartum rage.
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As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.