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- Why to Go Fishing with Kids and What You Need For a Successful Trip
Do 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.
- Schedule for 1 Year Old Twins (plus 3 year old singleton)Curious what a day in the life of 1 year old twins and a 3 year old is like? Here is our schedule for 1 year old twins and older singleton. We found a schedule to help calm some of the chaos of three littles!
- When to Transition from a Toddler Bed to a Twin Bed for TwinsKnowing when to transition from toddler beds to twin beds for your twins can be a tricky situation. You want to be sure that they’re developmentally ready, that they have say in the change, and yet do it without disrupting their bedtime routine and sleep!
- Home Remedies for Teething Pain for Twins, Especially at NightWhen your twins are teething, nighttime is rougher than usual! When it came to my twins teething, here are the things that helped throughout the day and at night.
- Book Review of Fierce Delight: Poems of Early Motherhood
If you’re looking for a book of poetry that will speak to you and put into words your feelings around motherhood, you’ll love my friend Emily Bright’s new book, Fierce Delight. It’s full of poems about motherhood and beyond.
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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.