One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
For this summer, as our daughter is now 3.5 and our son is close to 1, we decided to pick up hiking again, just now hiking with kids. I will admit, it’s a bit different than it used to be, but honestly, it’s been so fun to go with our small family and explore the […]
After maternity leave, returning to work is a huge transition for new moms. Add in pumping and it can feel so overwhelming. Now that I’ve returned to work twice and pumped at work for over 10 months between the two kids, I want to share my top pumping at work tips to help with the […]
With the end of the school year, I’m going to be soaking up my time with my kids. As I begin my 4th summer with kids – one toddler and one baby – I’m finding that there are things that just make summer manageable for all the activities and health. So here’s my list of […]
When I first start introducing food to my babies, I feel like it is one of the most intimidating changes as a parent. There’s different methods, worry about allergens, concern for choking, the added pressure of healthy meals, just so much that you feel like you can do wrong when starting solids. After my two […]
When I became a mom, no one warned me about the huge change in the mental load that I would experience. However, after having my two kids and reflecting, I’ve been able to become more conscious about it and make sure to include my husband into the conversation more. One of the first starting points […]
Once babies start to reach 6 months old, they are wanting to actually play with you and their toys. After introducing toys around 4 months old, now I feel like I have a better read on what toys my baby actually enjoys. Here’s some of my favorite toys that I’ve used with my own babies […]
When babies start to turn 4 months old is possibly one of my favorite ages with an infant. They are starting to reach for items, be more expressive, and are not just simply sleeping all the time! This is the point where I feel that I need to start breaking out the toys for my […]
Ambra Mills, originally from Italy and now residing in the UK, shares parenting tips and stories on her blog, ‘Parenting: Discoveries and Challenges’ at famigliaguidance.blog. She is also the author of kids’ books such as (The Adventures of Hoppy, Skipper and Felix) and (The Adventures of Piky, Matisse and Betty). Both books are available on Amazon […]
Back in September, I had my second baby. This birth was similar as my first, as he was extremely late, but different in other aspects. Maybe because I’ve done this before, because it was a boy this time, because it wasn’t during a pandemic, who knows. August 25th, 2023 My due date. I was only […]
Setting up the nursery for your new baby is one of the best parts of pregnancy. But it is also so stressful figuring out what all you need, how to organize everything, and just getting everything out together! After my two kids, I’ve prepared a list of nursery must-haves to help narrow down what is […]