The transition period after giving birth to a new baby can be very emotional for all family members involved. Routines change, attention is divided, sleep is interrupted, and everything just takes time to balance out to a new “normal.” Though older siblings may be very loving and caring of their new little brother or little… {read more}
Parenting
How (and Why) to Host a New Sibling Party
When a new baby is born, sometimes the older sibling can feel a bit left out. Baby gets presents at the hospital, everyone oohs and aahs over him/her, and mama’s attention is now divided! When my second son was born, we held a Big Brother Party for my oldest son so he could introduce his… {read more}
15+ Ways to Prepare Young Children for a New Baby
One of the most enjoyable parts of pregnancy for me has been preparing my children for their new sibling. It is so fun to hear what they say, find out what questions they have, and watch the anticipation grow! In this instalment of my series Tips for Families Expecting a New Baby, I will be sharing ways I… {read more}
Five Tips for Family Holidays with Young Children
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Stayz. Family holidays are among my favourite childhood memories. Whether it was at the beach house during a family reunion or staying in a holiday home in the mountains, I really enjoyed that precious bonding time with family and I gained so much from the experiences we shared together. It felt like such a… {read more}
How to Get Ready for a House Guest
We love having overnight visitors. My mother is coming to visit next week (and staying for three months so she’ll be here for the birth of the baby – hooray!) and we have been excitedly preparing for her arrival. Because I love a clear “to do” list to help me feel less stressed about any job I have… {read more}
How to Plan Media Consumption Wisely
As I mentioned a few weeks ago in this post, I readily admit that there are seasons of parenting that require more help than others… and sometimes “help” comes in the form of media. During the first few months of my pregnancy, my boys watched so many Magic School Bus and Wild Kratts episodes that even I… {read more}
5 Fun Ways to Teach Children Responsible Eating Habits
Making healthy food choices is an important skill for kids to learn early in life. Modelling is probably the most effective way to teach our kids to eat a well-balanced diet, but there are many other ways to help them learn more about responsible eating habits as well. I would like my children to develop a… {read more}
Housekeeping Tips For Expanding Families
As part of my series Tips for Families Expecting a New Baby, today I am sharing five ways to keep the housekeeping under control. With the aches and pains of pregnancy or a new baby in the house, there are sleepless nights, new routines, and lots of extra emotions rolling around, so having a few plans in… {read more}
