I love the holiday season as much as the next gal, but there is a lot of pressure to be a mama during this time. There is so much hype surrounding all the little details to make this time magical for our kids. Between Elf on the Shelf, baking cookies,…
I have told my husband since we were 16 years old that I want to be a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM). My mom stayed home with my siblings and I until I was a freshman in high school. She was able to bring my lunch to school when I forgot it, accompany…
I remember before having kids, I made the judge-y comment “I will not be the parent that lets my baby have screens.” Oh my naive childless self… I will say we are pretty good at managing our kids’ screen time as it’s very minimal, but there have been days where…
We’ve all heard the term, “Breast is best.” It can bring up guilt and anxiety to many mothers, including myself. Sure, it is the ‘best’ nutrients we can give our new baby, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. Formula is an amazing route for mothers who are not able…
Welcome! I’m so happy you are here 🙂 I’m so excited to post for the first time on The Vital Shift Mama. I felt that this was a perfect choice for a blog name because I am a “retired” nurse so “vital” felt fitting. However, the main idea is recognizing the…