motherhood Archives - Page 5 of 5

Powerful Positive Affirmations for Moms

June 22, 2021 by Claire 0 Comments

Recently I’ve been reading parenting and discipline books. The Montessori Toddler, No-Drama Discipline, Call of the Wild + Free, and How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk. I read them, originally, with the intention of improving my own parenting of my kids.

But these books have caused me to reflect on my own upbringing in a challenging but good way. They have made me rethink a lot of the beliefs and values that I learned growing up, that I now recognize to be quite self-limiting.… Read More »

Sleep Training? My Experience + Plans

December 3, 2020 by Claire 0 Comments

Rocking little E to sleep during his 4 month sleep regression last December. I wouldn’t have survived without our baby carrier!

For some reason–probably because I am so tired yet have trouble sleeping lately!–I’ve been thinking a lot about baby sleep and sleep training. Different opinions are all over Instagram, other social media and in real life chats.… Read More »

20 Self-Care Ideas for New Moms

January 22, 2020 by Claire 0 Comments

Hello there! No recipe this week–today we’re chatting self-care, specifically for new moms. As the mom of a very energetic six-month-old, this topic has been on my mind a lot lately.

After Christmas, I felt burned out and pessimistic looking ahead at the next few months. No holidays, no vacations planned, and it’s too cold to be outdoors for long with the baby. Our everyday routine started to feel a bit monotonous. “The days are long, but the years are short,” as Gretchen Rubin writes. The days are long, indeed.… Read More »