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  • Parenting
    • Baby
      • Baby Sleep
      • Babywearing
      • Breastfeeding
    • Discipline
      • Consequence and Reward Jar
    • Life Lessons
    • Toddlers
    • Education
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      • Natural Birth
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The saying "all babies are high needs" really irritates me. There IS a difference
Baby

Signs You Have a High Needs Baby

by Ivy B December 22, 2020
December 22, 2020

It’s absolutely not true that all babies are high-needs.  While it’s true all babies are high needs in some areas, not every baby is a high-needs baby.  I speak from experience…

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tired parents wondering how long baby sleep regression lasts
Baby Sleep

How To Survive The 4-Month Sleep Regression

by Ivy B December 16, 2020
December 16, 2020

If you know anyone with little ones or are a mother yourself, then you are most likely aware of the dreaded sleep regression. If not, and you’ve stumbled on this…

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Food

What Are The Best Meal Planning Websites For Families?

by Ivy B December 13, 2020
December 13, 2020

How am I planning to get out of our family dinner rut?  I’m going to use these meal planning websites to find new food. I’m so tired of meal planning! …

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Crafts

Easy Clothespin Rudolph Craft for Kids

by Ivy B December 5, 2020
December 5, 2020

Easy and adorable Rudolph craft for kids using non-clamping wooden craft clothespins. There’s nothing I like more than an easy craft for kids.  NOTHING.  Well, maybe Starbucks Lattes or a really good…

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Being a parent sucks - crying son with mom fake pouting.
Parenting Tips

8 Ways Parenting is Hard Work

by Ivy B November 2, 2020
November 2, 2020

I love my kids, but parenting is hard work.  These are the things that make being a parent kinda suck. At school orientation, I yelled at a mother for getting…

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End bedtime struggles with your kids. New routine, new bedtime habits, happy parents, happy kids
Parenting Tips

Make Bedtime Struggles A Thing Of The Past

by Ivy B October 25, 2020
October 25, 2020

Many parents find trying to get their child to bed at night to be one big battle. During bedtime struggles, the child may play, whine and even cry. Once in…

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

When Grandparents Undermine Parenting: No Fight Fixes

by Ivy B October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020

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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Over 20 books about manners for kids: Toddlers, preschool aged kids, and even teens. Parents can easily teach manners to kids with a great selection of books, including a parent's guide to manners!
BooksLife Lessons

The Ultimate List of Kids Books About Manners

by Ivy B October 18, 2020
October 18, 2020

Is it time for some life lessons in manners?  Check out this list of over 20 kids books about manners. No matter where we go, I am constantly reminded of…

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How to get baby to sleep (maybe even through the night). Baby sleep tips for tired moms | www.sahmplus.com
Baby Sleep

11 Terrific Tricks You Need to Get Baby to Sleep

by Ivy B October 16, 2020
October 16, 2020

One of the most searched questions from new moms is How do I get baby to sleep? Mama, I’m with you! Long days and sleepless nights with those newborns is rough! When…

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More than 30 fabulous freezer meals for new moms. Make these freezer meals before baby arrives. Get your bulk shopping down and plan some pre baby freezer meals and spend more time enjoying postpartum life with your new baby
Food

30+ Great Freezer Meals for New Moms

by Ivy B October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020

Making meals and stuffing them in the freezer before my 2nd baby was born was one of THE smartest things I did during my second pregnancy.  I’m sharing more than…

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Marriage

Keep Marriage Exciting (Even After Kids)

by Ivy B October 8, 2020
October 8, 2020

Nobody wants to be in a boring marriage!  Is it possible to keep marriage exciting after having kids?  These 5 do-able tips will help you do just that! As you…

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Parenting Tips

Sick Kid Etiquette You Need To Use (Even If You’re Family)

by Ivy B October 7, 2020
October 7, 2020

Is your child sick or are you questioning their health?  Your guide to parenting and the responsibility to the sick kid etiquette.  Please, keep your sick kid home! I’ve considered…

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BooksEducation

Teach a Child to Read: My 6 Favorite Tips

by Ivy B October 4, 2020
October 4, 2020

I’m a big fan of reading and there are so many benefits of reading for children. So, I aim to make regular reading part of my kids’ world early on…

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Chicken and yellow rice recipe - uses leftover chicken, homemade chicken broth and vigo yellow rice in one pot | www.sahmplus.com
Food

Easy Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe

by Ivy B October 1, 2020
October 1, 2020

This is a ridiculously easy chicken and yellow rice recipe! Use your leftover chicken and whip up this hearty dinner of chicken and Vigo yellow rice one-pot meal for quicker…

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Want to improve fertility naturally? These are the first 4 tips you need to follow if you're just starting to think about your fertility and getting pregnant | www.sahmplus.com
Pregnancy & Natural Birthgetting pregnant

4 Natural Ways to Improve Fertility That Worked For Me

by Ivy B September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020

You can improve fertility naturally.  Though there are some things you can do, increasing your chances of getting pregnant also has to do with knowledge.  These are my tips for…

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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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