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5 Ways to Have a Positive Postpartum Experience

5 Ways to Have a Positive Postpartum Experience

Sponsored by Mamá y Bebé A few months ago, I gave birth to my third child.  I cannot help but compare each of my postpartum experiences and I am surprised to share that this has – by far – been my most pleasant one. Why? (And no, unfortunately it’s not because I have gotten tons of sleep.  I haven’t!  Zzzzzz…) Overwhelmingly I attribute… {read more}

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Books to Prepare Siblings for a New Baby

Books to Prepare Siblings for a New Baby

Reading books is a wonderful way to prepare children for a new experience, and becoming a big brother or big sister is no exception. There are a lot of wonderful books on the subject of having a new baby in the house, and each have their own angle to help address the various questions small… {read more}

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Building Family Unity with a New Baby in the House

Building Family Unity with a New Baby in the House

Adding a new family member is a big change for everyone at home.  Instead of only addressing the “problems” that come up, it can also be useful to focus on building unity. It seems obvious that older siblings might crave more attention when a new baby is born, however after being awake all night, feeling groggy… {read more}

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Reaching Out for Help After You Have A New Baby

Reaching Out for Help After You Have A New Baby

It can be isolating after giving birth to a baby.  Not only are new mothers sometimes too tired to venture out as much as before but if their newborn doesn’t enjoy car rides, they may feel stranded at home. Regular “new baby” complaints include feeling lonely, being behind on the housework, being low on groceries, feeling utterly exhausted, and/or super emotional… {read more}

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Preparing to Handle Stress With a New Baby

Preparing to Handle Stress With a New Baby

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}

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How (and Why) to Host a New Sibling Party

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}

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15+ Ways to Prepare Young Children for a New Baby

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}

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How to Plan Media Consumption Wisely

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}

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Chelsea Lee Smith is an author, certified parent educator, and mother of three children with a background in Communications and Counselling. She provides resources to parents and teachers who want to incorporate personal growth into everyday moments. Browse the shop and blog categories to find practical inspiration for family life including tips, activities, printable pages, and resource recommendations.

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