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Grandparents undermining parents? What to do when grandparents undermine parents and overstep boundaries . | www.sahmplus.com
Parenting TipsFamily Life

Tired of Grandparents Undermining Parents Decisions?

by Ivy B March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

If you are anything like me, you think parenting comes with plenty of its own drama. Grandparents undermining parents is just another bit of trouble we don’t need. So, how do you…

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baby boy in brown button up shirt
Baby Sleep Tips

The #1 Reason Sleep Training Fails – It’s Not What You Think

by Natalie Nevares March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

In this guest post, Natalie of Mommywise, shares what she’s learned over the years the top reason sleep training fails. If you’re ready for your baby’s sleep to improve, here’s…

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What does a healthy marriage look like? These are the signs you're in a good one
Marriage

What Is A Healthy Marriage and What Does it Look Like?

by Ivy B March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Ahhh, married life. It’s so easy to look at your marriage and wonder if you’re on the right track, isn’t it? What is a healthy marriage and what does a…

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It's my due date, still no baby! What should I do? Tips for dealing with being past due and no contractions including natural induction tips and coping with the disappointment when baby is late | www.sahmplus.com
PregnancyMom Life

What Should I Do? It’s My Due Date and Still No Baby

by Ivy B March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Natural induction options, deciding on induction, and handling the disappointment when baby is late.  Answers to your question: “What should I do?  It’s my due date and still no baby.”…

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Daughter not showing mom attention after saying I don't love you
Parenting Tips

What To Do When Your Child Says Hurtful Things To You

by Ivy B March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023

It stings when your child says hurtful things to you, doesn’t it? I’ve got 3 parenting tips for dealing with “I don’t love you!” and other hurtful comments. I struggle…

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Why we should be teaching our children there are winners and losers. Healthy competition gives our kids something to work for! Greatness isn't built from settling for average and being the same as everyone else. | www.sahmplus.com
Parenting TipsLife Lessons

What I Want My Kids to Know About Healthy Competition

by Ivy B March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

In our house, our childhood lessons will not be that “everyone wins.”  Why I won’t teach my kids there are no winners and losers and that healthy competition is a…

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How to choose a baby carrier! Best tips for happy babywearing. Sling, wrap, soft-structured carrier? I'll help
BabywearingBabyParenting TipsShopping

How To Choose a Baby Carrier You’ll Love

by Ivy B March 4, 2023
March 4, 2023

Need help choosing the perfect baby carrier?  This is how to choose a baby carrier!  Plus, I’m sharing 3 of the top baby carrier styles for your introduction to babywearing.…

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Reflect on your perceptions on reactions to others to figure out how to end mommy wars
Encouragement for Moms

How to End Mommy Wars: Accept and Celebrate Differences

by Ivy B March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023

Parenting is a dog eat dog world, it seems.  Here’s what I really think it takes to end mommy wars.  Maybe, just maybe, it’s you jumping to conclusions and allowing…

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16 ways my pregnancies differed
PregnancyMom Life

Every Pregnancy is Different: Here’s 16 Ways Mine Differed

by Ivy B March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023

I had never realized just how different pregnancies could be, but I learned from my two that every pregnancy is different in drastic ways! I had always thought I’d be a…

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Marriage

Marriage Comes First: How I Benefit from Prioritizing My Husband

by Ivy B February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

I always sing praises about my husband and I love to share my ideas on a healthy marriage, but I feel like it’s important to share why I believe in…

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Parenting as a team takes practice, but pays big rewards
Parenting Tips

Parenting as a Team is Better for the Family

by Ivy B February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023

4 ways to make parenting as a team actually work.  Why parenting teamwork is important and how to get started. Our jobs as parents aren’t very easy.  Our duties as…

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chatgpt's response to "what does it mean to be a mother"
Family Life

I Asked ChatGPT What It Means to Be a Mother …

by Ivy B January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

I asked AI “What does it mean to be a mother” and then held a ridiculous “interview” based on it’s responses. Clearly I had too much time on my hands!…

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Life LessonsParenting Tips

4 Benefits of Risk Taking for Children

by Ivy B November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

Not only are there benefits to taking risks, there are dangers from not allowing our kids to take a few. Discover these secrets to raising kids to take risks. “Parenting…

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Parenting TipsLife Lessons

10 Reasons Why Children Should Have Chores

by Ivy B October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

No one really likes doing chores do they? But I’ve got 10 good reasons kids should have chores and the life lessons they’ll learn about being responsible. If you have…

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pinterest sized image of girl sleeping in bed for article on how to make your kids bedtime battle free
Parenting Tips

Make Your Kid’s Bedtime Battle Free!

by Ivy B October 8, 2022
October 8, 2022

Want to know how to make your kid’s bedtime battle-free? Join the thousands of parents tired of struggling to get their kids to sleep at night! Many parents find trying…

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About Me

Hi, I'm Ivy!

Ivy B is a SAHM blogger at SAHM, plus. You can expect to find parenting, marriage, travel, and review posts.

I'm a wife and stay at home mom to 2 amazing (high-need) kids. I spend my days trying to figure out how to do this parenting thing and still get everything done. But, I'm more than just a mom.  I'm here to share my secrets for women who are looking for ways to give time to themselves, their husbands, and their kids.  Click here to learn more about SAHM, plus...

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