Seedlings

Most jobs have a required uniform, and motherhood is no different. You will find yourself much more ready to meet the day if you take the time to put yourself together even just a little bit - nothing crazy. Here are some practical thoughts as to how.

First they started talking, and it was adorable. Then, somehow, the baby babble morphed into a constant whining. Until reading this, you actually hadn’t noticed it; you just felt for some unknown reason like someone was constantly running their fingernails over a chalkboard. Good news: it doesn’t have to stay this way!

We have all heard of the “terrible twos,” but is that the way that it has to be? Is there a way to turn the panic and pandemonium into peace (and adorable cuteness)? Sometimes all it takes for the whole household to be a happier place is for mommy to lay down some ground rules.

Will co-sleeping destroy my marriage? If I don’t co-sleep am I a terrible mother? What if my husband and I disagree? The opinions are varied and strong on where you are supposed to put your baby at night. In this episode, you’ll find out how we do it at our house!

Sometimes the best way to keep functioning productively is to pause and get a little bit of rest. But how can you do that with a house full of hoodlums? Here are some practical ideas for when mommy needs a cat nap.

It happens every year – especially in large families. Somebody comes home with a sniffle, and you know the next three months are going to be pitched battle with the latest update of our favorite seasonal bugs. What is a homeschooling mother to do? Is the family sentenced to three months of mental stagnation? Here are some tips on how to make the most of cold season, for the health of everyone’s bo...

Most people think that baby talk is “goo goo gaa gaa.” But before your baby even starts to form syllables, they are giving you clues to their needs and desires. Consider this episode a lesson in baby linguistics.

God’s world is amazing, and we want to introduce our kids to it in a way that provokes worship and wonder. Here are some ideas for making science simple for your mini ones.

Scripture talks about how we should teach our children the Words of the Lord as we sit up and lie down and walk by the way. Turns out, this is a great way to teach your children everything else as well.

Mommy life with many kids looks like a superpower to a world of broken families and lost individuals. The truth is, it is a huge opportunity to rest in, and to testify to, the grace of God.

So you need to go to the bathroom, but you have little kids now. Are the days of pottying in peace in the past? Not necessarily.

You can’t wait to bring your new little bundle of joy home. How do you prepare the kids to welcome a new little sibling with excitement?

There is nothing like having your baby reach out and touch your face. But as a baby grows these expressions of love can turn a little bit… ferocious. How do we help our precious kiddos learn to give the gift of affection in a way that doesn’t cause the recipient to wince?

Things I’ve learned that have helped me stay healthier while pregnant, and things to look out for and avoid.

Tips on changing newborn and toddler diapers with as little mess as possible!

Different ways to soothe and calm your baby.

My baby is clean and fed, but still fussy. What could be the matter?

About me. :)