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Welcome to Mindful Mama Health! Whether you are a first-time mom or an experienced parent looking to lead a healthier lifestyle, this is the place for you! Join me for parenting advice, healthy recipes, and inspiration for living a healthier life from a Nurse Practitioner. I combine evidence-based practice with my personal parenting experience.
Mindful Mama Health
4y ago
These baby bath time hacks will help you bathe your baby like a pro. Say goodbye to bath time struggles and prepare for easy baby baths.
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When my first baby was born, the first bath was something we were both excited and nervous about.
We had the bathtub, washcloths, and soap, but beyond that we had no idea what to do.
Once her umbilical cord fell off we were ready to give her first real bath. But, we blew it.
We hardly ..read more
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4y ago
Congratulations! You’ve made it through one year as a parent.
Keep your baby developing on track with these top things to teach a 1-year-old.
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1 Year Old Milestones
In order to know what you should be teaching your 1-year-old, it’s important to know 1-year-old milestones.
By your baby’s 1st birthday they should reach the following milestones: developmental milestones according to the CDC:
Uses simple gestures (Example ..read more
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4y ago
If you’re in your 3rd trimester, it’s time to start planning out what to pack in your hospital bag. Loading your bag with these hospital bag must-haves is the final step in preparing for your baby’s arrival!
Packing your hospital bag may seem like a daunting task and it’s easy to get carried away.
Use this hospital bag checklist to stay organized and make sure you have all of the essentials in your hospital bag for you, your partner, and for baby.
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4y ago
You’re officially on the home stretch until your precious baby is born!
Your third trimester is the time to switch gears and focus on getting yourself and your home ready for your baby’s arrival.
Grab your third trimester checklist and prepare for all of the things you must do before you give birth.
Also, make sure you have all of these must-have items to make your third trimester as comfortable as possible.
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4y ago
Some days I feel like all I do is redirect my toddler over and over again. Instead of saying no repeatedly, try using these positive parenting phrases with your toddlers.
Toddlers love to test limits and push your buttons. You may find yourself saying “no” 100’s of times per day.
Unfortunately, after hearing “no” repeatedly, your toddler might become immune to the word and listen even less.
Instead of saying no, try to use these positive parenting phrases when speaking to your toddlers.
What Is Positive Parenting?
Positive parenting solutions are a style of parenting that encourages mutual res ..read more
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4y ago
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Welcome to the home stretch of your pregnancy!
These last 12 weeks are the time of the most rapid growth for you and baby. Prepare for your third trimester with these must-haves to stay comfortable and healthy.
Changes To Your Body During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
During the third trimester of pregnancy, most women are feeling very pregnant.
At this point, you’re probably gaining about 1/2-1 pound per week and m ..read more
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4y ago
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Once your baby starts teething, help your baby sleep better at night with theses natural home teething remedies for babies and toddlers.
Teething is one of the milestones we all fear the most as parents.
We’ve all heard the horror stories of babies crying all night once the teeth start popping through.
Like all things, every baby experiences teething differently.
Some are miserable and uncomfortable, whereas other babi ..read more
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4y ago
*Post updated April 10, 2020
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Springtime is my favorite time of year. Flowers are in bloom, the days are getting warmer, and fresh produce is on the horizon.
This is the perfect time of year to spend more time outdoors. Enjoy time as a family with these exciting gardening activities for kids and toddlers.
As a family, we belong to a community garden, which has been such a fun experience for all of us.  ..read more
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4y ago
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To me, nothing says summertime like fresh produce. One of my favorite summer vegetables is eggplants. However, getting my family to eat eggplants takes some creativity.
These eggplant pizza bites are the perfect toddler-friendly eggplant recipe.
Your whole family will fall in love with this eggplant recipe that’s topped with marinara sauce and cheese.
What You’ll Need for Kid-Friendly Eggplant Pizza Bites
Sheet pan
Pa ..read more
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4y ago
After a long Spring spent indoors, it’s time to start planning ahead with the ultimate summer bucket list for families.
Summer always seems to fly by too quickly, so I love to prepare with a bucket list ahead of time.
As a family, we love to get as much as possible out of the short summer time.
Grab your printable family summer bucket list, add a few items, and cross them off all summer long as you accomplish them.
Summer Bucket List for Families
Fly a Kite
Watch Fireworks
Catch Fireflies
Make Homemade Ice Pops
Attend an Outdoor Concert
Take a Trip to the Beach
Play on a Playground
Watch ..read more