Author: Shante
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How to Stay Emotionally Present for Your Firstborn After Baby #2
“I miss you so much, mama.”Those were the unexpected words my 3-year-old whispered as she wrapped her little arms around me in the tightest hug after I finished a long day of work. I froze. Shocked. A little heartbroken. The mom guilt hit me hard. You see, I work from home. I’m with her in… Read more
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5 Easy Ways to Increase Milk Production
Simple, mom-tested tips from one pumping mama to another Read more
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5 Things I Do When I’m on the Verge of a Mama Meltdown
There are many days when I just want to break down and cry. I can feel my eyes starting to tingle and the tears gathering, ready to spill. But over time, I’ve learned how to recognize the signs—and how to stop a breakdown in its tracks. Since becoming a mom, that edge-of-a-breakdown feeling happens far… Read more
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If You Have Two, This Stroller Is for You: My Honest Review of the Graco Ready2Grow LX 2.0 Double Stroller
Looking for a double stroller that grows with your family and your budget? As a mom of two, I’m sharing my real-life experience with the Graco Ready2Grow LX 2.0—what I love, what I’d change, and why I’d still buy it all over again. Read more
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Why I Chose No Daycare (And How We Make It Work)
Let me start with the truth: I don’t trust just anyone with my kids. Not because I think daycare is bad — it just doesn’t feel right for us. I needed a path that allowed me to be present, flexible, and hands-on. So instead of going the traditional route, we decided to do things our… Read more