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For a small part of 2017, I became a MommyCon blogger.  To be honest, I didn’t know much about the program, other than a friend of mine was approved to …

It’s evening.  My daughter and I were walking to visit horses in a nearby pasture.  We had specifically gone out in hopes to see deer.  But on this night, there …

I’ve spoken several times about our need for improving my daughter’s behavior.  I’ve also shared how we’ve used consequence and reward jars to improve things and what I’ve learned from …

4 things you need to know when your baby is late.  Plus, 5 ways to cope with the depression of an overdue pregnancy. Here you are, past your due date. …

Guys, when I first started working on my child’s bad behavior, I needed a system to keep me accountable for doling out consequences.  Truth be told, I was practicing an …

5% of babies that arrived when she was due13 days past baby’s due date and induction wasn’t the answer.  Why?  Read on to find out why inducing could have been …

If a game takes a physical skill, I’m likely to lose.  I mean, about the only physical activity I’m even remotely good at is Autocross … driving is totally my …

It’s been a difficult road for us.  From the day you were born, you gave us a hint as to what to expect.  Our first year was the roughest of …

Get the best results from a consequence jar with these 6 strategies!  It’s not just about using a consequence and reward jar system, it’s about implementation and doing these 6 …

The thing about a pregnancy due date is it’s an estimation.  But, we tend to cling to those dates don’t we?  When a woman’s baby is late, these are some …

I had it up to my eyeballs with my child’s behavior.  But, I learned a valuable lesson in parenting when I started the consequence and reward jar system for behavior …

Exploring the truth about self-awareness. How to become more self-aware with Tasha Eurich’s Book “Insight.” I have more books than I do clothes, shoes and purses combined. I devour them. …

If you want to start a consequence and reward jar system for your child’s behavior, check out this consequence jar ideas list of consequences you may like. When I first …

When you’re getting ready to have a baby, you have a lot on your mind.  Before you have your baby, there are so many things to do! One source of …

Are you tired of repeating yourself 100 times a day, only for your kids to ignore you? A consequence jar could be the solution! This simple discipline tool helps reinforce …

If you were to ask me “Hey Ivy, should my husband be my labor support?” I’d enthusiastically respond with a “Yes.” I can tell you without a doubt having my husband …

Having questions about your fertility?  Check out these tips on how to get pregnant naturally before resorting to seeking medical attention, including using the Stork OTC. I got off the …

This post was created in partnership with Dahlonega, GA. Our family was provided tickets to the Gold Fever package in exchange for this post. We’ve recently returned from our first …

When you think about packed school lunches, what comes to mind?  PB&J or ham and cheese sandwiches probably.  My daughter more often than not will ask for a PB&J when …

Does your pregnant friend have a birth plan you don’t really get?  How to offer real support for a birth plan, even if you don’t understand it. When it comes …