Summer, summer, summer time! Let’s just sit back and unwi—ahahahahaha who are we kidding? It’s summer, and I have four kids including newbie twins. The only thing unwinding will be my sanity. Ok, that’s a bit of hyperbole: I’m looking forward to this summer season with my cubs! I’ve got some great products to help…
I remember when I was pregnant with Miss Cub (my second and last child as far as I was concerned), and I debated whether we needed to upgrade to a double stroller. My son would be 3 when his sister arrived, so in the end I decided that our single stroller and a baby carrier…
Great news folks: Life with twins has gotten easier each month so far, and month three was no exception. It ain’t no cakewalk, but the boys need fewer feeds, my pumping routine is solid, I’m getting slightly more sleep and, while still tiny, the Cub Twins are past that frighteningly fragile preemie/newborn stage. Month three…
What’s the ultimate goal of any new parent? SLEEEEEEEP. Some babies sleep well with their arms in the air like they just don’t care. Some babies sleep well swaddled. The Cub Twins got very accustomed to the swaddle life during their two weeks in the NICU. The nurses there were professional baby burrito makers. I…
Lately I’ve been having a major case of singleton envy. Now, don’t get all judgy pants on me. I adore my boys. I am so grateful to have two healthy babies. Early in my pregnancy we had some tests that initially indicated that one of the boys might not be okay, and the thought of…
By Janelle Kent, Parenting Coach Since the snow has melted and Mother Nature has cranked up the temperature, I’ve been asked by many parents how they can help their little ones sleep comfortably when it’s a lot warmer in their rooms. The ideal room temperature for most babies and toddlers to sleep in is between…
I created this blog post as a paid ambassador with Philips Avent and PTPA. All opinions expressed are my own. When it comes to old adages about new parenthood, “Sleep when baby sleeps” is a lovely one in theory but an unrealistic one in practice. Now, I am a huge advocate of prioritizing sleep in…
Want to know something weird? I was looking forward to postpartum bleeding. Why was I such an eager beaver for the dam to break and the blood to gush forth? Because I had a fluffy, colourful stash of postpartum cloth pads to try out! All told, I used a total of one pair of mesh…
Two months with two babies and two big kids. And I’m here to tell the tale! If you’re expecting twins and following along with our journey—nay if you’re expecting one baby and following along—the second month was easier than the first. Full disclosure: I am not a superhero mom. I have not done this alone.…
I created this blog post as a paid ambassador with Philips Avent and PTPA. All opinions expressed are my own. You’d think being a third- and fourth-time mom I wouldn’t have much to learn. The basics of baby care, regardless of how many, ought to be pretty much the same, right? Well, the curveball of…
I’ve been told that having twins is a pretty logical business decision for a mommy blogger like myself. Naturally I did not plan it this way, but my third baby surprising us by being TWO babies has opened my eyes to a whole new parenting—and parenting gear—world that goes beyond just having double trouble. Being…
Yes, you read that correctly. The Cub Twins are a month old! (Well, by the time this is written, edited and published, they’ll be even older than that!) Most of you delight in expressing your shock that my pregnancy went so fast and that the boys are basically ready to submit their college applications, but…
By Dani Jansen Whether you’re a full-time stay-at-home parent or a full-time working-outside-the-home parent, your role presents its own unique joys and challenges. For those of you returning to the workforce, here are some fabulous #lifehacks to help you rock it: 1- Get yourself a big T-shirt. At least two to three sizes larger than…
By Heather Marr, Birth Doula at Montreal’s Rio Doula A frequently asked question about doulas is: “I’m having a planned C-section. Can I still hire a doula?” And the answer? Yes, indeed! And here’s how she (or can help you have a positive, empowering belly birth experience. Here are 8 ways we birth doulas can…
I really had no idea what to expect when the Cub Twins were admitted to the NICU. Initially I was told their stay would be blissfully short—up to five days. I guess therein lies my first practical tip: don’t psych yourself up for a discharge date until you’re signing the final paperwork and loading baby…
My name is Lindsay and I am a 40-year-old mama of four trying to live an eco-friendly, budget-friendly life! I am a substitute teacher and Child Passenger Safety technician in Calgary, Alberta. Join me on my adventures!
