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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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Housekeeping Tips For Expanding Families

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}

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Organising Your House for a New Baby

Organising Your House for a New Baby

When I was expecting my second son, I spent some time preparing for my mother-in-law and mother to visit after the birth.  They were mostly coming to help care for my older son who was two and a half years old at the time.  However as they both lived abroad and rarely visited, they really had no idea… {read more}

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How to Reduce Stress When Expecting a Baby

How to Reduce Stress When Expecting a Baby

When you are expecting a baby, you are going through so many changes both emotionally and physically.  There are a zillion things to think about and get ready for, plus the vast (and sometimes unexpected) changes in your body, the extra appointments that fill your schedule, and all the hormones in play as you prepare for the… {read more}

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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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