If you had asked me a few months ago about teething, I would’ve rolled my eyes and said, “Oh yeah, it’s rough… but we survived the first six teeth, so we’re basically veterans now.” Little did I know that the first six teeth were just the warm-up act. The teaser trailer. The introductory chapter titled “You Have No Idea What’s Coming.” Because now we’re in molar season. And molar teething sleep regression is no joke. We saw the swelling in his gums for a full week and a half

When did you transition to a big kid bed with your little one? Was it a milestone, nap dropping, age, climbing, or just survival?

The holidays hit a little differently when you have a baby. Last year, our son was still brand new to the world—tiny, fragile, and our number one priority. We made every choice with him in mind, which meant keeping things simple. Thanksgiving was reserved for our closest family, and Christmas was when we saw our extended relatives. Looking back, I’m so grateful we structured the season that way. It took away the worry of back-to-back big gatherings, reduced exposure to germs,

If there’s one thing social media loves to do, it’s convince new parents that their baby should  be sleeping through the night long before it’s developmentally typical. Post after post shows perfectly swaddled newborns snoozing for 10–12 hours, and it’s so easy to start wondering, Why isn’t my baby doing that? What am I doing wrong? But the truth—the real, honest truth—is that every baby is different, and sleep isn’t something you can force into a timeline. My own mom loves

One thing I never expected as a new parent was how often I’d find myself wide awake at 2 a.m., staring at my baby and wondering, What did I do differently today?  There were nights when he was so upset and uncomfortable that I questioned everything—my routine, my feeding habits, even my instincts. But eventually, after a few sleepless nights and far too many frantic Google searches, it would click: he was going through a growth spurt. And honestly? Growth spurts can feel like

From cozy newborn pajamas to comfy outfits for crawling and walking — here’s our guide to the best baby clothes through every season. Real favorites we actually used (no fluff, just comfort + function!).

Every new parents have fear when it comes to the arrival of their baby, and for some it gets even worse once they're here. I go into detail about some of my most commonly heard and dealt with fears becoming a new mom.

Starting solids was one of those milestones that felt both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. I wanted to do it in a way that supported our son’s development, honored his cues, and matched the nutrition he was already getting from breast milk. Here’s how we approached it — what worked for us, what we learned, and a few tips that made the process smoother. Waiting for Readiness We waited until our little one had great head control and could sit up with support before offeri

Balancing the Stresses of Motherhood and Learning to Let Go and Enjoy the Chaos

Every mom’s feeding journey looks different, and that’s perfectly okay. When my little one was about a week old, I decided to start introducing bottles — a little earlier than what most people recommend. I had my reasons, and looking back, I’m so glad I did what worked best for us. Why I Started Bottles Early In those first few days, I breastfed exclusively around the clock. But once we found our rhythm, I began offering bottles during the day and continued breastfeeding duri