My Postpartum Struggles: Feeling Disconnected and Alone When I had my baby, I never imagined how much it would test my relationship. For almost two years after giving birth, I felt completely disconnected from my partner. During those long months of maternity leave, I was alone with our baby all…
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How to Potty train a Toddler in 3 days
Let me start by saying: I am not a doctor or a parenting “expert” — I’m just a mom who’s been in the trenches, elbow-deep in Clorox wipes, learning the hard way what actually works when it comes to potty training. Between my own experience potty training 2 kids— plus…
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How to De-Escalate a Toddler Meltdown Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Sanity)
Let’s be real, mama—when your kiddo is mid-meltdown, it’s tempting to meet their volume with your own, right? But spoiler alert: yelling at a tiny human who’s already losing it is about as effective as reasoning with a raccoon in your garbage can at 2 AM. (They don’t care. They just want…