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Starting Solids Stress Free

Starting Solids Stress Free

There is something special about watching your baby enjoy their first solid foods.  Waiting to see their reaction to the new flavours and textures, interacting with them as they learn to chew and try to use a spoon… starting solids it is definitely a milestone to remember. All three of my babies have had different experiences… {read more}

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How to Practice Mindfulness with a Baby

How to Practice Mindfulness with a Baby

Mindfulness is a bit of a buzz word these days.  So many people are rushing through life that they actually have to be reminded that it’s important to slow down and pay attention to what they are doing. How do I know?  Because I am one of those people.  Sometimes by the end of the day I know I have… {read more}

Filed Under: Blog, Family Connection, New Baby

How to Play with a Baby – Tips for Teaching New Big Siblings

How to Play with a Baby – Tips for Teaching New Big Siblings

Note to parents: Feel free to read this post aloud to your child. This article has been written especially for kids who have recently become a big brother or big sister!  So if you have a baby sister or brother who is between 3 and 8 months, here are some ideas and thoughts about how… {read more}

Filed Under: Blog, New Baby, Positive Parenting

10 Facts about Baby Massage

10 Facts about Baby Massage

When I had my first son I heard briefly about baby massage and gave it a try once or twice, but wasn’t quite sure how to go about it so I gave up.  Because I kept hearing about the benefits of massage for babies, however, I decided to take a baby massage course when my second son… {read more}

Filed Under: Blog, New Baby, Parenting

Simple Living: Newborn Essentials

Simple Living: Newborn Essentials

Last year, I shared a post about how I was decluttering our home and becoming more intentional about bringing *stuff* into our family’s space.  Less stuff meant less time spent organising, cleaning, and being distracted from what was really important.  It was liberating!  I found that limiting our possessions to what was truly useful and loved was so much better… {read more}

Filed Under: Blog, New Baby, Simple Living

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}

Filed Under: Blog, New Baby, Parenting

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}

Filed Under: Blog, New Baby, Preparing for a New Baby, Resources + Reviews

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}

Filed Under: Blog, New Baby, Positive Parenting, Preparing for a New Baby

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Chelsea Lee Smith is an author, certified parent educator, and mother of four 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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