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Back to school is an exciting time for teachers, students and parents alike. Each year brings with it a chance for a fresh start. A new beginning, a clean slate. As parents we want the absolute best for our children. We want them to have the opportunity to learn and succeed in their classrooms while having fun and making friends at the same time. So often in today's world teachers get a lot of flack. Parents are quick to come to their child's defense when issues arise rather than give the teacher the benefit of the doubt or trust that the teacher isn't the "enemy" and is instead trying to do their best to help all their students succeed. Most of the time teachers are meeting 20-30 new students at the start of each school year. Again, a clean slate. Sure, they may have heard whispers or rumors about some of the children, particularly if related to their academic performance or prior discipline record, but for the most part teachers don't know their upcoming...
Like many moms, I'm not a huge fan of starting solids. It's time consuming, messy, and requires a lot of extra attention! Especially with four kids: solids was something I put off as long as I possibly could. Also like many moms, though, I've found that using Baby-Led Weaning makes the entire solids process so much smoother . Considering starting baby-led weaning? Here's my simple guide! Want the best high chair that easy-to-clean? Here's my favorite high chair for Baby-Led Weaning! Want some great food ideas to get you rolling? Keep reading!!!
Spear turned 7 months old on July 1st. I use What to Expect the First Year to see where he's at in his milestones and development and I purchased his monthly stickers here :)
Something that is frequently discussed when it comes to infant adoption is medical history. It plays a role in many stages of the adoption process: How much are you able to know about an expectant birthmother before deciding to present or be matched? How much do you know throughout pregnancy? After birth? Each state varies when it comes to adoption. Even agencies within the same state may differ in their policies and practices. Truly every adoption situation is unique and may or may not be similar to another. After our experience with adoption and the adoption stories I've learned through our journey I wanted to share some of my thoughts regarding medical history when it comes to the adoption process: Going In With Proper Expectations It's common for hopeful adoptive parents to enter into adoption imaging a "Juno" type situation. A young teenage girl who makes healthy lifestyle choices and just can't raise a child. This is not the reality of adoption. ...
For as long as I can remember I've wanted four kids. Both of my parents came from larger families and I loved seeing the way they supported each other and were there for each other into adulthood. Four was my number. My dream. My goal and hope. There were many, many reasons we decided to adopt our fourth baby. And when we made the decision I found that there were many positive reasons beyond even just the obvious ones. A large one for me was that I wouldn't go into a fourth pregnancy. I wouldn't carry a baby for 9 months knowing it was the last time I'd ever have that experience. I wouldn't give birth and cry tears of both joy and sadness knowing that it'd be the last time we'd have that incredible moment. My third pregnancy was my last pregnancy. It was my last time giving birth . My last time nursing a baby from my breast. And I had no idea at the time that it was "the last." I'm thankful for that. I'm thankful I just treated it lik...
