Stop Fixing, Start Listening!
One of the most valuable lessons I have learned as a parent is that we need to stop fixing and start listening. This is so hard. Most days our natural instinct is to jump in, resolve the issue, so...
View ArticleParent Speak
One question I get asked over and over again is what books I recommend for parents. I have a recommended reading list on my website peaceatheartparenting.com but I have a new favorite book that has...
View ArticleDear Every Mother of a Two Year Old…
Dear Every Mother of a Two Year Old… Hang in there, mama! Hang in there! I find almost every day I am having a pep talk with myself that this is just a season. Because this “season” some days feels...
View ArticleWhat I Learned During a Year in Speech Therapy
Last February my kids began speech therapy. I knew speech delays were common among twins so I had been hyper aware of their speech progression. I decided to check in with their pediatrician at their...
View ArticlePatriotic Punch
This is the perfect patriotic punch for your 4th of July party!! For the twins first birthday I wanted to make a fun drink that people could enjoy and somehow tie it into our party theme. I had become...
View ArticleDiscovering Podcasts
Yes I know I am late to the game! But… better late than never right?!? In an effort to continually expand my knowledge I paid attention to some of the big names I follow on social media and randomly...
View ArticleJune Monthly Media Mashup!
Summer is here… can you even believe it?? I am headed out to Austin this weekend for the RISE conference and I could not be more excited! I have been a little burnt out recently and just feeling like...
View ArticleTraveling with Twins
First off let me start by saying you are brave and in for an adventure. Whether it’s one baby or two, there is a lot of work involved when traveling with babies. My mom and I took our first trip with...
View Article10 New Shows On My Must Watch List
There are so many good shows out there these days and I’m always asking friends what they are into. I decided to break down the top 10 new shows on my must watch list. So if you are looking for...
View Article#BANDOFMOTHERS
I got to attend the Pump and Dump comedy show on Mother’s Day eve this year at the Paramount in Denver. I went in expecting a typical comedy show with a few stand up comedians and lots of jokes. What...
View ArticleMay Monthly Media Mashup!
HELLLLOOOOOOOO….. Happy happy Friiiidaaayyyyy! Welcome to my second Monthly Media Mashup. I have an exciting playlist for you this month! This month’s mix is called Goin to the Chapel! When Jonathan...
View Article10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having Twins
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having Twins 1) Routine, routine, routine If you are going to survive the first year… or even just the first few months, I can’t tell you how essential a routine was for...
View ArticleLuck is a State of Mind…
How often do you hear people say, “I have the worst luck” or “I never win anything”? I hear that all the time and I used to be one of those people myself. It is so easy to get trapped in that mindset....
View ArticleMother’s Day Gift List
Every year Mother’s Day rolls around I am always trying to think of a special gift to honor my Mama and all that she does. This year I am putting together my top picks in hopes of giving you some...
View ArticleTwin Mom Must Haves
Prepare to have your house overtaken with baby gear! (wish I was kidding) As an expecting twin mom I found it to be somewhat difficult to find the best twin friendly items… and sometimes just twin...
View ArticleMy 5 Beauty Must Haves
I get asked a lot about my beauty routine and my favorite products. I am breaking down my top 5 beauty items today and explaining why I cannot live without them. -Its all about that base, bout that...
View Article4 Ingredient Baby Protein Pancakes
These easy, healthy and delicious pancakes are an awesome way to try solids with your toddler. If you have gone through this stage with little ones before you know there is nothing scarier than having...
View ArticleThe First Monthly Media Mashup!
Welcome to the first Monthly Media Mashup! This is where I will talk about all things music, movies, tv, books, apps, social and new in my life. I have a deep love for music and so my goal is to create...
View Article5 Things I Learned That Completely Shifted the Way I Parent
Parenthood… man what a journey it is! Never will anything be as hard or as good as parenting. It’s sort of like running a marathon all day, EVERY DAY! We are tested mentally, physically, emotionally,...
View ArticleBest Practices for Choosing a Pediatrician
When preparing for our twins we made a list of different things we need to prep and plan in the months leading up to their birth. One of the items that seemed increasingly overwhelming for me was...
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