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      • Baby Sleep
      • Babywearing
      • Breastfeeding
    • Discipline
      • Consequence and Reward Jar
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    • Toddlers
    • Education
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      • Due Date Calculator
      • Getting Pregnant
      • Natural Birth
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Encouragement for Moms

Motherhood is HARD!  Stop in here if you’re feeling the need for a little support or encouragement.

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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burned out mom working from home with children playing in the background
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Working Mom Guilt is Real: How to Deal

by Ivy B June 12, 2022
June 12, 2022

There are differences between working mom guilt and parenting guilt. And, YES, working mom guilt is real! Is working mom guilt the same as parenting guilt? Nope! Parenting guilt is more…

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Am I a good mom?  I believe you're a good mom and there's one reason why.  Share this or tag a good mommy to let them know you notice the struggle or believe they're a good mom too. | www.sahmplus.com
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Am I a Good Mom? The Best Response is This

by Ivy B June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021

Am I a good mom?  I believe you’re a good mom and there’s one reason why.  Share this or tag a good mommy to let them know you notice the…

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mom holding her head with baby in the background thinking "I Don't Like Being a Mom"
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Sometimes I Don’t Like Being a Mom, and That’s Okay!

by Ivy B June 14, 2021
June 14, 2021

I’m just going to come out and admit it. Sometimes I don’t like being a mom.  The sleepless nights with newborns. The crying. The eye-rolling.  The “I wants”. The “Why…

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Over 30 Fun Hobbies for Stay At Home Moms

by Ivy B September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020

Offering a little encouragement for moms who need to feel like they’re more than just a mom! Break out of boring routines and do something you enjoy!  Get some inspiration from…

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8 Good Reasons Moms Need A Break

by Ivy B August 20, 2020
August 20, 2020

Today, I’d like to offer some extra encouragement for moms … you know, learn from my mistakes kind of thing, as I share 8 good reasons mom need a break…

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How Do You Define What a Good Mom Is?

by Ivy B August 5, 2020
August 5, 2020

Do you sometimes feel like a bad mom? 5 perfectly good ways to define what a good mom is that should offer encouragement for moms who may feel like they’re…

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5 Effective And Affordable Self-Care Tips For New Moms

by Ivy B May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019

Did you know self-care can help prevent common health problems?  Learn 5 self-care tips for new moms to keep your immune system healthy in this guest post giving encouragement for…

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Reading The Last Kingdom in the school pickup line before school lets out | sahmplus.com
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7 Ways I Prioritized Myself and Ditched the Mom Guilt!

by Ivy B September 24, 2018
September 24, 2018

7 things I did for myself this month that I actually feel good about!  Just a bit of encouragement for moms to make yourself a priority and ditch the mom guilt!…

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Being an introverted mom is extroverted work | www.sahmplus.com
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How 1 Mom Survives as an Introverted Mom

by Ivy B May 14, 2018
May 14, 2018

This guest post is filled with one mom’s account of living life as an introverted mom.   She shares encouragement for moms in her story. Introverts and extroverts are very different.…

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6 Subscription Boxes for Moms Who Need to Practice Self-Care

by Ivy B April 28, 2018
April 28, 2018

Whether mom doesn’t know where to start or wants to get in a better habit of self care, she’ll love one (or all) of these self-care promoting mom subscription boxes…

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10 things i miss about life before kids
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10 Things I Miss About Life Before Kids

by Ivy B March 14, 2018
March 14, 2018

Gone are the days I’m my own self.  I now have to schedule time for myself or I won’t get it.  What I miss about my life before children and…

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Moms Shouldn't Feel Guilty for Having a Hobby. 4 reasons it's good for mom to have her own hobby and to take time for herself | www.sahmplus.com
Encouragement for MomsMom Life

4 Important Reasons Mom Needs to Have a Hobby

by Ivy B March 12, 2018
March 12, 2018

Moms shouldn’t feel guilty for having a hobby and do things for themselves!  So, why do they often fall prey to this guilt?  If you’re feeling it, you might like…

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Accepting yourself as a badass mom. How can you define yourself as a badass? | www.sahmplus.com
Encouragement for MomsMom Life

Accepting Yourself as a Badass Mom is Important

by Ivy B January 22, 2018
January 22, 2018

Encouragement for moms – ready to accept yourself as a badass mom? For 2018, I urge you to accept yourself for who you are and define and accept yourself for…

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Accepting the mom I became instead of focusing on not being the mom I thought I'd be. A lesson in acceptance and self-love for who I am, being the kind of mom I am, and not trying to be the kind of mom I'm not. When motherhood isn't what you expected | www.sahmplus.com
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Accepting That This Is The Mom I Became

by Ivy B January 15, 2018
January 15, 2018

It’s time I begin accepting the mom I became instead of focusing on the kind of mom I’d hoped to be.   Sharing some encouragement for moms who need to accept…

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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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