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SAHM, plus…
  • Parenting
    • Baby
      • Baby Sleep
      • Babywearing
      • Breastfeeding
    • Discipline
      • Consequence and Reward Jar
    • Life Lessons
    • Toddlers
    • Education
  • Mom Life
    • Pregnancy
      • Due Date Calculator
      • Getting Pregnant
      • Natural Birth
    • Stay at Home Mom
    • Work at Home Mom
      • Blogging
    • Homemaking
      • Food
    • Encouragement for Moms
  • Family Life
    • Marriage
    • Fun
      • Books
      • Crafts
      • Entertainment
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Parenting Tips

There’s so much involved in parenting! It’s easy to feel as though we’re failing our children, even when we’re doing our best. The problem is that, while there are tons of parenting books out there, there’s no way to know how to parent definitively. It’s being in the thick of it and learning about our children that teach us how to parent the way our families need. From caring for our babies to learning what we need to teach our children, I’m sharing parenting tips, tricks, and advice that works for our family in hopes of providing inspiration to make it through your own challenges.

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

Parenting as a Team is Better for the Family

by Ivy B September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022

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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Parenting Tips

Is Screen Time Affecting Children’s Sleep?

by Ivy B June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Does screen time affect children’s sleep? How about behaviors in general?  This is how technology and screen addiction can affect your child’s sleep and overall wellbeing and what you can…

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Parenting Tips

How To Raise a Conservative Child

by Ivy B July 23, 2021
July 23, 2021

Do we truly know how to raise a conservative child? Hell no! We’re just doing the best we can. This is what we’re doing … I’m afraid for my children.…

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disciplineParenting Tips

Why is Discipline Important for Children?

by Ivy B July 12, 2021
July 12, 2021

Parents can often feel trapped between enjoying time with their children and providing proper discipline. Why is discipline important for children? In this article, we discuss what discipline is and…

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Summer Safety Tips For Children
Parenting Tips

The Best Tips For Summer Safety For Kids

by Ivy B June 3, 2021
June 3, 2021

Don’t forget to brush up on these tips for summer safety – looking out for your children’s health and well-being. Summer is upon us. More than likely, your kiddos are…

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BabywearingParenting Tips

The Benefits of Babywearing

by Ivy B May 8, 2021
May 8, 2021

Lugging around a new baby can be exhausting with everything a mom already has going on. And, when you’re a tired new mom, the weight of carrying around a baby…

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A mother's guide to when and how to stop breastfeeding! What you need to know about weaning if you think you're ready to stop breastfeeding.
BreastfeedingParenting Tips

How To Stop Breastfeeding

by Ivy B March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021

Everything about breastfeeding is extremely sensitive and personal, right down to when and how to stop breastfeeding.   Breastfeeding can be good for post-partum weight loss and building a strong bond…

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Why is my baby fighting sleep? Signs you have an overtired baby and how to get an overtired baby to sleep.
Baby Sleep TipsParenting Tips

How To Get an Overtired Baby to Sleep

by Ivy B March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021

Do you want to know how to get an overtired baby to sleep? Learn the reasons your baby may be fighting sleep, the signs of an overtired baby and how…

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What chores can a toddler do? Easy, age-appropriate list of chores for toddlers. Toddler chores to include them and teach responsibility | www.sahmplus.com
ToddlersLife LessonsParenting Tips

12 Easy Chores For Toddlers To Do With a Little Help

by Ivy B February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021

We believe in starting life lessons early in childhood, so we start teaching our toddlers responsibility through chores.  These are age-appropriate and easy chores for toddlers to learn about responsibility…

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14 ways to spend quality time with family
Parenting TipsFamily Life

14 Ways to Spend Quality Time With Family

by Ivy B February 5, 2021
February 5, 2021

Sitting in front of the boob-tube isn’t really how one would spend quality time with family. But, that’s what many of us do after a long day of work. Either…

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Maximize on spending quality time with family. How to get the most out of your time with your kids, spouse, and your own self-care!
Parenting Tips

Making The Most of Quality Time With Family

by Ivy B February 4, 2021
February 4, 2021

The events of 2020 might have had you spending a load of additional time with your kids and your spouse. For many, hours were reduced, jobs were lost, or you…

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Benefits of deleting Facebook from your phone may include being a more present parent. Get rid of Facebook!
Parenting TipsFamily Life

Want to Be a Better Parent? Get Rid of Facebook!

by Ivy B February 2, 2021
February 2, 2021

Should I delete Facebook for my mental health?  The answer is a resounding YES!  When you get rid of Facebook,  you may become a better, more present parent in the…

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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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