24Nov 2023 by Sarah Glenn

New Parenthood Isolation

All, Life, Parenting, Relationships
  Obviously, you aren’t sitting around twiddling your thumbs with a baby under one, but how much of your time is spent doing something fun with your munchkin? Truth be told, you spend more time on tasks in those first months then any other time in their life.  Let’s face it, kids are a lot of work: feeding, changing, rocking, consoling, bathing, playing, putting to sleep; repeat!! During these tasks you are naturally doing some of the less mundane: smiling, talking, singing, tickling, cuddling, playing etc. but every mom gets bored (and lonely) sometimes!  Most mothers do find it somewhat exciting to engage the kiddos in baby games but sometimes we need a different type of diversion.  Here is a list of possibilities to explore when you are going stir…
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18Nov 2023 by Sarah Glenn
What you need to know if you’re trying to get pregnant

What you need to know if you’re trying to get pregnant

Health, Infants, Life, Parenting, Pregnancy, Relationships
What you need to know if you're trying to get pregnant and may have fertility questions. *By definition “fertility is the natural capability to produce offspring.” FERTILITY: Such a beautiful word! The image one might conjure up in his or her mind is of something lavish.  After all, some of the synonyms associated with this word could be: abundant, arable, fruitful, lush, productive and rich.  All of which bring allurement to consciousness.  Close your eyes and try imagery with this word. Impossible to think of anything gloomy.  Now try this exercise in relation to humans and conception.  First thoughts may have been a beautiful, perfect, angelic baby or some of you may have given in to thoughts of the activities involved in producing this angel.  Both are pleasing symbolisms. It’s…
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16Nov 2023 by Sarah Glenn

Tips for Breastfeeding with Yeast

Breastfeeding, Health, Infants, Parenting
*If you click some of links I’ve added to this educational information, I may earn a few cents to help keep this operational. I’ve either used these products myself or trust the recommendations from the moms I serve and choose to pass on the great tips. Win-Win Tips for breastfeeding with yeast is not a replacement for medical advice. Determining the cause of candida albicans is most important when breastfeeding with yeast. Latch difficulties, tongue tie, nipple shields, breast pads, hormonal imbalance etc can cause sore nipples and may mimic yeast-like symptoms. Working with a professional to explore the potential problems before starting a plan, is the quickest way to relief. Diet: Lower your sugar, dairy, gluten, alcohol, high mold, artificial ingredients or anything you feel increases inflammation in your…
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14Nov 2023 by Sarah Glenn

10 Simple Brain Building Toddler Activities

Parenting, Toddlers
* If you click some of links I’ve added to this educational information, I may earn a few cents to help keep this operational.  I’ve either used these products myself or trust the recommendations from the moms I serve and choose to pass on the great tips. Win-Win You don’t have to be artistically inclined to successfully entertain your toddler.  These simple brain building toddler activities can be modified toward any age, gender, skill set and intellect.  First gather your tools and find a safe area in your home that is acceptable to mess up!  Don’t spend a fortune on products to avoid being upset when your child breaks, loses or throws items away by accident. Do, however, try to get some things you can reuse to save time and…
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12Nov 2023 by Sarah Glenn

The Trials and Tribulations of a Young Mom

Life, Parenting, Relationships, Teens
To understand the trials and tribulations of this young mom, you should read this and this first. Being emancipated at 16 certainly makes you feel like a full-grown adult.  Everything I did was with a responsible thought process, but I certainly wasn’t perfect.  Many times, I would act like a typical teen and just have a boyfriend or hang with my friends, but work, school and sports encompass your whole life and leaves little room for fun.  As adulting does to everyone.  Even learning to drive was taught by my older friends since I didn’t have an adult to guide me, but I managed.  With a bit of scrimping and saving I bought my own $500 car at 16.  It was a necessity, since you really can’t get around on…
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11Nov 2023 by Sarah Glenn

22 Steps to Toddler Days

Parenting, Toddlers
Learning the 22 steps to toddler days can alleviate some of the guesswork.  We all know toddlers are a breed of their own. No longer a baby by community standards but equally as needy, when they allow it. Testing boundaries, expanding vocabulary, finding his inner athleticism all while still needing to be coddled if the big, bright world feels too overwhelming.  Especially if he is hearing the words “no, don’t touch that and stop” all day long. It takes patience, consistency, humor and creativity to parent this bunch, but I assure you it can be done.  Start by focusing on what you can do to preempt the behaviors you don’t want.  Use the acronym H.A.L.T or Hungry, Angry, Lonely Tired to prepare for your day.  If you can prevent outbursts…
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10Nov 2023 by Sarah Glenn

10 Breastfeeding Positions to Master

Breastfeeding, Infants, Parenting, Pregnancy
These 10 breastfeeding positions to master will determine the path of your breastfeeding journey. Master these skills and you will be a pro. If this is your first baby, I’m sure you’re wondering what the “breastfeeding positions” hype is all about.  I mean really, what is the big deal about a specific position to hold and feed your baby at the breast?  Don’t you just put the kiddo there and he naturally knows what to do?  On the other hand, if you’re a seasoned successful nursing mom, you get it. You remember how integral the correct placement of hands could calm baby quickly and bring you comfortable tugging, not pinching.  If you’re not new to breastfeeding but didn’t have an easy go of it, maybe this blog is the perfect…
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07Nov 2023 by Sarah Glenn
The Captivating Home of Your Fetus

The Captivating Home of Your Fetus

Health, Infants, Life, Parenting, Pregnancy
The captivating home of your fetus is riveting when you genuinely take the time to learn each discovery. The microscopic to the most significant details will blow your mind. The more you understand about this symbiotic environment, the easier it is for you to nourish yourself a little bit more through the pregnancy. From the time you saw the pregnancy test appear favorable, you’ve likely done a lot of reading about pregnancy, labor, birth, and babies. Maybe you’ve even watched a bunch of videos or taken a class to become more comfortable with the process or perhaps talked to a variety of seasoned moms. Whatever route you are using to learn about motherhood, it probably does not include enough information about the complex environment your protégé is growing in. Parents…
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04Nov 2023 by Sarah Glenn

How to Find Your Mom Tribe

Parenting, Pregnancy, Relationships
Every woman should have a mom tribe. Even if you're not pregnant yet, start gathering information to use later when the time is right. Finding a mom tribe is integral to your well being! Here's a possible scenario: You’re a few days late with your period and decide to pick up an at home pregnancy test.  Once in the store, you’re overwhelmed with the options available.  Is the price predictive of a more accurate reading? Which one has better reviews?  Is one stick easier to pee on than the other?  Will you be able to understand the process and how to interpret?  With so many questions you may turn to Siri, google, YouTube etc. instead of a friend or family member because you want it to be a secret.  Once…
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03Nov 2023 by Sarah Glenn

Are You at Risk for Burnout?

Life, Parenting, Relationships
Just like a computer, sometimes your brain needs a reboot.  If you keep adding input without taking something out (making room or some of you might remember GIGO? - I’m aging myself) you can burn out the “machine.” Your body is a delicate symbiotic system that needs a chance to catch up (like the computer’s spinning circle of death).  We can’t possibly expect to have our machines working at their best if we don’t give it a little rest, discard the garbage, update it or shut down completely for a while.  The same can be said for the body builder. If she never gives her muscles a chance to repair, those muscles will be in jeopardy of falling apart and not grow.  Defeating the purpose.  While anyone can be on…
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