Author: momtrackmind

It’s so easy to get swept up in everything that baby needs once he or she arrives. Those first few months with a newborn can feel like a fog. Most days you’re just trying to survive! But at some point that fog will lift and you’ll find a routine with your sweet baby as you… Continue reading Taking Care of Yourself Postpartum

We met up with some friends at the playground recently, and I watched them walk up to the playground with a large basket. The toddler was so excited to show my son what was in the basket she brought! Inside were a bunch of different toys she had hand-selected to bring to the playground that… Continue reading How to Extend Play at the Playground

Did you know you can use plain yogurt to make bread? I recently acquired about 40 lbs of yogurt at one time thanks to my husbands job… So I turned to Instagram to figure out what I could possibly use yogurt in to start going through some of it! Most of my followers suggested I… Continue reading Making Bread? Use this ingredient

One of the most challenging parts of becoming a new mom of 2 has been adjusting to not having as much one-on-one time with my oldest. Before my second was born, I had so much free time to play with him. That suddenly shifted to being able to still play with him but most likely… Continue reading Connect with Your Toddler over Bedtime Snacks

Once a week Adam plays in a softball league that conflicts with bedtime so it’s up to me to put both kids down for bed. Of course, they don’t go to sleep at the same time and the infant goes to bed before the toddler. I’ve tried inviting Elson into the room while putting Shay… Continue reading Bedtime Tip with a Toddler and Newborn

Did you know when your baby is first born, he or she can only see 8 to 10 inches in front of them? And even then, the images they see are not very clear. It isn’t until 2-3 months that your baby will really start to see you. And by this I mean: It’s such… Continue reading When your baby starts to really see you

This advice is specifically for those who may be making homemade dishwasher detergent. I recently started dabbling in this myself for the last several months. My mix uses washing soda, baking soda and citric acid. I combine these ingredients in a bowl with a lid and use 2 tablespoons per load. The mix has been… Continue reading Making homemade detergent? A word of caution.

Have you heard of The Mom Walk Collective? It’s an organization that was created to help bring moms together both online and in-person. This is usually done by one mom organizing a local walk and inviting other moms to join her! Everybody pops their kiddos in a stroller and we all get some outdoor sunshine… Continue reading Find mom friends while exercising

There are so many stages to potty training. The reality is potty training is a marathon, not a sprint. If you show up consistently each day with your child and follow their lead, they’re going to pick it up. It may not look exactly like how you planned at the beginning, but they’ll get to… Continue reading Want your toddler to use the big potty? Read this.

Is it safe to eat an entire apple? Generally, yes! And thank goodness because apples are one of Elson’s favorite snacks and this kid eats almost the WHOLE thing. He pulls out the seeds, but he eats the stem! Some concerns people have with eating all parts of an apple: How much of an apple… Continue reading Is it safe to eat an entire apple?