Using the Babywise method to sleep train my kids has been one of the best parenting decisions that I have ever made. However, there is the question of flexibility. This is especially relevant as soon as you have more than one child. This post talks more about how to balance a schedule when you have…
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7 Crazy Misconceptions About Babywise You Should Know About
Read moreIt is kind of crazy that there is actually a Babywise controversy. There are so many misconceptions about Babywise. It makes me nervous to say that we have used it to some extent with all three of our children. I’m bracing myself for the barrage of negative comments that could potentially arrive in my inbox.…
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How to Stop Night Feeds and Get Your Baby Sleeping Through
Read moreYou’re tired and worn out and you’re wondering how to stop night feeds. How do you get your baby to finally sleep through the night? You’re not alone in your thoughts, trust me. There are many mamas out there all wondering the same thing. You may be feeling a little lost and defeated, especially if…
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The Cleaning Checklist that Saved My Sanity!
Read moreAre you overwhelmed by the state of your house? This cleaning checklist for busy moms is exactly what you need! Chores, cleaning, jobs, tasks…if you have young children, like me, then the list can seem never-ending. Actually, I’m just going to say that it is never-ending. To be fair, when your kids are older, it’s…
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Pregnancy Week by Week: Everything You Need to Know and More!
Read moreWelcome! You’ve stumbled across a wonderful resource that will take you through pregnancy week by week. This is a written and video record of my pregnancy with my third baby. You can find out how we announced that pregnancy in THIS POST. If you are a first time mom who is looking for a real…
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The Perfect Daily Schedule for a 4 Year Old
Read moreIt is difficult to come up with the perfect daily schedule for a 4 year old. They are busy and learning so much at this age. And then, of course, you have to balance the needs of their personality with the rest of the family’s. It can also be an age of transition for sleep.…
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5 Reasons You’ll Love Moms on Call if You Love Babywise
Read moreI first wrote this post about the Moms on Call book and how it can benefit Babywise over on Chronicles of a Babywise Mom. The Moms on Call book wasn’t something that I knew anything about until I was a littler further into the parenting game. I only happened upon the Moms on Call method…
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The Best Handmade Gifts for Mother’s Day this Year
Read moreAre you hunting down the best handmade gifts for mother’s day? This post will have you covered with 21 thoughtful DIY gifts for moms. I know as a mom myself that it is often the simplest of things that have the most meaning. Just knowing that one of my children put in the time and…
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How to Easily Create Your Own Family Rules and Values
Read moreI’ve had this post idea jotted down to write for some time. At the beginning of this year, I decided that I really wanted to focus on teaching our children our family rules and values. I don’t actually love the word “rules” because that’s not what I’m really trying to set. Don’t get me wrong,…
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Newborn Baby Routines: 0-3 Months
Read moreSometimes it can be really helpful to have a baby routine example. I’ve put together this post that gives all the 0-3 month baby routines for my daughter Charlotte. The routines are listed week by week as well as a summary of what that week held and any changes that were made. We used a…
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Charlotte’s Infant Summary: 5 Months
Read moreCharlotte is 5 months old and while it is exciting to be recording her 5 month routine and update, it is equally mindblowing. Mostly because she is only a month away from being half a year old and I just cannot fathom how that time has passed by so quickly. I mean, I know that…
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How to Decorate When You Have Kids
Read moreWant to know how to decorate when you have kids? Does it seem impossible? I know that having children in a home does make it tricky when it comes to home decor. It isn’t that you can’t teach children not to touch, but the reality is that this is their home too. They should be…
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The Best 5 Ways to Get Young Kids Started with Chores
Read moreMy oldest child started “helping” me do chores before he even turned one. He was always eager to get involved in anything I was working on. By age three, he could vacuum the family room well enough that I didn’t feel the need to redo it behind him. Young children are capable of helping out…
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All the Chores that Your 4 Year Old Can Do
Read moreAre you looking for age-appropriate chores that your 4 year old can do? Our son is turning four in about a month and while he does help around the house a bit, we really wanted to be more intentional about teaching him responsibility in this area. Not only because it is a great character trait…
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This is How You Keep Your Child’s Room Tidy
Read moreIt is easy to keep your child’s room tidy when they’re just a baby, but as they get older it becomes more challenging. Toddlers love to explore and figure out how things work. This often results in a bedroom’s contents being left all over the place. And then there are preschoolers which may not take…
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