The day has finally come. I got elf shamed. I have been avoiding Elf on a Shelf, not because I have particular ill will toward Sprinkle/Sparkle/etc but because I’m kind of a hot mess who tends to fall asleep listening to her murder mystery audiobook and I know I’ll forget to move he/she (them? are… The post Be Extra, But Only in What Brings You Joy This Holiday Season appeared first on Motherhood by Meredith ..read more

Guest Post by Samantha Green For many parents, getting the kids to do the chores can be a massive challenge. Even if most kids are already aware they need to help out, it can sometimes be difficult to get them to help out without any drama involved.  Fortunately, nowadays, there’s no shortage of innovative ways… The post How to Get Your Kids to Do Chores Without the Drama appeared first on Motherhood by Meredith ..read more

Guest Post by Andrea Gibbs We all remember a struggle as a child to figure out how to deal with conflicts with friends. But, as an adult, you can’t just tell them “it’ll work itself out” because they’re not the only ones who put their feelings on the line. And you don’t want your children… The post <strong>10 Tips to Help Children Handle Fights with Friends</strong> appeared first on Motherhood by Meredith ..read more

By: Mia Liang There are a LOT of questions about birth control and breastfeeding. I can understand why! Getting pregnant soon after giving birth can add a lot of physical and emotional stress to a new mom. The good news is, just because you or your partner is breastfeeding doesn’t mean you have toforgo your… The post Guest Post: Guide to Birth Control & Breastfeeding appeared first on Motherhood by Meredith ..read more

Your child can't accept losing? It’s a common scenario for young kids, they are very sensitive to losing at games and sports. However, it’s important to help kids learn to fail. In this post, we describe the most effective ways to do it. Read on! The post Guest Post: How to Teach Your Kids to Accept Losing appeared first on Motherhood by Meredith ..read more

We love reading around here and especially in the wake of Covid, I am trying to shop local as much as I can! I connected with Katrina and I am so excited to share her book boxes with you. Enjoy! Meredith Hey mamas! My name is Katrina Whitehead. I’m married to an amazing man who is… The post Shop Local with Little Hobbit Book Box appeared first on Motherhood by Meredith ..read more

Let’s face it, this year is a straight up 5 alarm dumpster fire. It’s the kind of year where coping mechanisms need coping mechanisms. At some point or another (sometimes simultaneously) I have felt as though I was failing in almost every aspect of my life. In speaking with other women, this doesn’t seem to… The post Finding Hope When All Feels Lost: Motherhood in 2020 appeared first on Motherhood by Meredith ..read more

A note From Meredith: One of my biggest passions in starting my blog is supporting mom-owned businesses that I personally use. Women are stronger as a whole when we lift each other. Libby is a gift to me as a friend and a spiritual guide. Her workouts are transformative both physically, but also on a… The post Let Your Faith And Muscles Burn Bright with Holy Barre appeared first on Motherhood by Meredith ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. I am excited to be partnering with OTG247 bags this summer to showcase their beautiful lines of organizational and handbag lines. Like every mama, I could use some help when it comes to organizing my life. My purse, a very nice gift from my husband during my second pregnancy is… The post Why OTG247 Bags Are Your Mom Summer Go To Accessory appeared first on Motherhood by Meredith ..read more

Ask any woman you know and she is strung out from making decisions. From a single corporate attorney to a stay-at-home homeschooling mom of five. Decisions all day. Every day. For me personally this heaviness didn’t really hit until motherhood. Sure, I always had some level of anxiety over large decisions and worry surrounding major… The post The Invisible Weight of Decision Making in the Wake of Coronavirus appeared first on Motherhood by Meredith ..read more