Happy Spring! The BFBN Mamas are all writing on the topic of cleaning today. See a full list of posts below. From a very young age, we taught our daughter to clean up. Even when she was a baby, we involved her in the clean up process. When we were finished reading, or finished playing …
Mama’s Organized Chaos
In exchange for an honest review on this blog, British Swim School of Central MD has provided my family with free swim lessons. All opinions and thoughts are my own. See below for an enrollment special! A quick update today on how Caroline’s swim classes are going, and then an interview with Mr. Josh! Swim …
“Mama, what are those lines on your face?” “Your butt sticks out of your underwear.” “Your belly shakes!” “I can’t even see the toilet when you sit down!!” “Mama your underwear are SO big!” My 3 year old daughter doesn’t mean to make rude comments. She doesn’t know that she’s not making the most polite …
This post originally appeared at Twin Mom and More in January 2018. Does your toddler call for you a gazillion times at night? Does she need water, or to go potty AGAIN, or hugs? Does she claim to be scared? Does she want another stuffed animal in bed, or a different book to look at? …
When I was pregnant with Caroline, I read SO many posts and articles about how to be successful at breastfeeding. According to everything I read, it was key to feed on demand. I was really drawn to using schedules with her, but it just didn’t appear that it could be done while keeping my supply …
At the last minute, I’d decided to grab my husband a simple Valentine’s gift. Nothing fancy… a card, some chocolate, and his favorite sunflower seeds- all from the dollar store. The reality, is that I was there to get something for our daughter. I want the holidays to be special for her. I had planned …
I think as humans, we need to feel heard. We need to feel in control. And we need ownership- not only of ideas, but ownership and a stake in solving problems that directly impact us. Without it, we tend to fight, deflect, and be on the defensive. But when we have ownership, we can’t do …
In exchange for an honest review on this blog, British Swim School of Central MD has provided my family with free swim lessons. All opinions and thoughts are my own. See below for an enrollment special! Being a parent is so hard. There is no textbook. There is no right or wrong way. There is …