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Postpartum Depression: Beginning My Journey Back to Myself
When I hit 6 months postpartum I thought I was cruising. I knew I had a risk of postpartum depression, but since I had made it half a year I figured I was…
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A Very Hungry Caterpillar First Birthday Party
A first birthday is a big deal! Even though the baby won’t remember, it’s fun and important to mark the occasion with a party. After all, you did it! You kept that tiny…
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Earthworms: What Nature Can Teach Us
Earthworms are fascinating creatures for children. My son is always looking for earthworms and I’m always looking for ways we can learn from them. Everything in nature can teach us something, and earthworms…
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Find the Time: You Can’t, It’s a Myth
“How do you find the time?” Sound like a familiar question? I know I’ve been asked this a lot. Another variation I hear is “Well, if you have the time.” These statements always…
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Child-Led Exploration
Ela Wild here, back with another installment of “What Nature Can Teach Us.” This month, we are talking about the benefits of child-led exploration. How it develops observational skills and helps us slow…
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Fitness Update: A Busy Mom’s Journey
A health and fitness journey isn’t easy. It is a change in lifestyle and mindset. I started on a personal fitness journey at the beginning of the year and it has taken a…
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100+ First Foods for Baby Led Weaning
We did it! My baby tried his 100+ first foods in 5 months. We started solids with baby-led weaning when he was 6 months old and he has now, at 11 months old,…
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What Nature Can Teach Us: Introducing Ela Wild
Hello Everybody! My name is Ela Wild. Have you ever noticed that there is something magical about kids in nature? Watching their curiosity blossom into learning is one of my greatest joys. It…
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Teething Biscuits : A Quick and Easy Recipe
Teething biscuits are great for little ones to help with discomfort. They also take a little longer to eat, which can be helpful for mom! When I looked in the stores for a…
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Entertaining a Toddler and a Baby on an Airplane
Getting on an airplane with my toddler and baby was super intimidating for me. I wanted to be prepared. My major concern was keeping them entertained, quite, and occupied while confined. It is…
