A Pregnancy to Parenthood Resource for the Modern Mom

Author: Hailee Schollaardt

Hailee Schollaardt a Certified Sleep Consultant and the owner/founder of Nurturing Sleep Solutions Infant + Child Sleep Consulting. Hailee's journey of Sleep Consulting began after having a very hard time with her first child. It was not until then she realized how much sleep has an impact on a family’s overall well-being. Hailee was inspired to help other families avoid and get out of similar sleep situations with their children. Hailee is married to her high school sweetheart and they have 3 wonderful, busy, crazy, kids, ages 6, 4, and 2. Hailee loves talking about real motherhood and has a passion for sleep!

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"Support your pregnant friends through ...

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"Support your pregnant friends through this.⁠ ⁠ 🤰 I'm with the mom who doesn't get to have the innocence and joy of her first pregnancy, despite how it's supposed to be such a cherished experience.⁠ ⁠ 🤰 I'm with the mom braving pregnancy after loss who was already so afraid as it is. On top of that, she feels there's no room to celebrate her baby while the rest of the world is in crisis.⁠ ⁠ 🤰 I'm with the mom who went through years of infertility and won't get the peace she deserves after the hell she has endured.⁠ ⁠ 🤰 I'm with the mom who has to battle complications and sit through ultrasounds/examinations all on her own since partners are not allowed in the clinics.⁠ ⁠ Our pregnancies can't take a rain check for COVID-19. It's not just an ultrasound, baby shower, maternity shoot, gender reveal, you name it. It's memories we'll never get to redo. It's a pivotal experience in our lives that will always be tainted because it happened during a global pandemic.⁠ ⁠ Beyond that, being pregnant during a time like this means telemedicine, solo appointments, uncertainty and fear on how our pregnancy, labor and postpartum will be handled by a healthcare system rocked by COVID-19.⁠ ⁠ Many of us are trying to stay positive and do what we can. But when your mind, body, and heart are already changing so rapidly, living in a world that is even more unstable is disheartening to say the least.⁠ ⁠ As of now, pregnant women are not more at risk with the virus. However, they are fragile in so many ways.⁠ ⁠ 🤍 Check on your pregnant friends who have to stay stronger than they ever should have to be. 🤍” Words & 📷: @maddieandrossi

Essentially . . . love yourself, love big, and ...

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Essentially . . . love yourself, love big, and don Essentially . . . love yourself, love big, and don't take no for an answer! 😜😂💗⁠

And again. And again. And again. Reliving the same...

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And again. And again. And again. Reliving the same And again. And again. And again. Reliving the same day over and over. 🤪 #whatdayisit⁠ 📷: @TheNotSoBadDad⁠

Cool parenting hack for drying baby off after bath...

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Cool parenting hack for drying baby off after bath Cool parenting hack for drying baby off after bath time! 👶🛁 . The worst part about getting out of the shower and the bath is the cold transition to get your towel. 🥶 Babies feel the same way!! That’s why I’m sharing one of my postpartum doula tricks that I show all of my clients when they’re bathing their babies. It’s a game changer!! 😲 #thebabychick #postpartumdoula #mommychick 📹: @thebabychick

📝 Tips for Setting a Flexible Homeschool ...

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📝 Tips for Setting a Flexible Homeschool Schedu 📝 Tips for Setting a Flexible Homeschool Schedule 👍⁠ .⁠ Suddenly becoming a homeschooling mom can be a bit overwhelming. 😰 Everyone is frazzled and flustered because of the lack of their regular schedule. 🗓️ Maybe the kids are reluctant to do anything because they feel like they're on vacation. Maybe you are reluctant to homeschool because you have no idea how to start! 😳 If you are feeling stressed adjusting to it all, rest assured you are not alone! ❤️ One of the best ways to get started, however, is by setting an easy, flexible homeschool schedule that you and your kids will thrive on. 🗒️⁠ .⁠ But what does a flexible homeschool schedule look like? Not that complicated, to be honest. Any sort of schedule that works for you family will do. But here is a great sample schedule to give you an idea of how to structure your own flexible homeschool schedule. {Click 🔗 in bio to continue reading!}⁠ Article by: Tasha Mayberry

For all the birthday babies out there! 🥳 You ...

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For all the birthday babies out there! 🥳 You ca For all the birthday babies out there! 🥳 You can still be creative and have fun during this time. 💕 We thought this quarantine 1st birthday idea was creative and too cute!⁠ Had to share. 😍⁠ 📷: @kylienajjar_

Because the lunch lady is also your teacher, the ...

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Because the lunch lady is also your teacher, the j Because the lunch lady is also your teacher, the janitor, the PE coach, the nurse, the counselor, and is working another job at home . . . and not to mention, your mom. 😐 Watch it, kid.⁠ (😂 quote via @itsmomtastic)

🤔 How to Start Homeschooling When You ...

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🤔 How to Start Homeschooling When You Weren't P 🤔 How to Start Homeschooling When You Weren't Planning To⁠ 👩‍🏫⁠ .⁠ First, let’s start with what homeschooling is and what it isn’t. For many experienced homeschoolers, educating children at home is not always an “at home” process. 🏠 It’s about exploring the world 🌎, building relationships with other homeschoolers, participating in group projects 🎨 and activities outside the home, attending performances 🎭, exploring museums, and going on countless field trips.⁠ 🚗⁠ .⁠ So, we’re not all suddenly homeschooling. This is isolation schooling.⁠🚫⁠ .⁠ What homeschooling also isn’t is distance or remote learning. 🙅‍♀️ School districts across the country are scrambling to identify ways to finish out the school year by having students participate through Google classroom, Zoom, and other methods of learning remotely. 💻 It might work, but it might not. School districts may cancel school for the rest of the year or offer a significantly reduced academic load.⁠ .⁠ Then, there’s online learning. 🖱️ These are educational platforms developed specifically for students to learn at home. Some of them adopt the same standards as school districts. Others simply offer a variety of learning tools covering both the basics (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) as well as other subjects (coding, languages, art). Many of these platforms include ways to track and measure a student’s success.⁠ ⁠ .⁠ So, what are you going to do? 🤔 Here are some tips for the accidental homeschooler trying to figure out next steps in the event that schools shut down for the rest of the year.⁠ {Click 🔗 in bio to continue reading!}⁠ Article by: Jennifer Hill Robenalt⁠ 📷: @debbieburnsandco⁠

Her face 😂😂😂 So on point.⁠
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Her face 😂😂😂 So on point.⁠ 📷: @phila Her face 😂😂😂 So on point.⁠ 📷: @philamuseum⁠

❤️ 10 Daily Goals for a Happier, Healthier ...

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❤️ 10 Daily Goals for a Happier, Healthier Qua ❤️ 10 Daily Goals for a Happier, Healthier Quarantine⁠ ❤️⁠ .⁠ Several weeks of social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak got you down? Is each day of staying home, wearing pajamas, and checking your milk 🥛 and toilet paper inventory beginning to run into the next? We’ve got you covered with a list of ten daily goals to help keep you and your kids a little healthier and happier during the quarantine.⁠ {Click 🔗 in bio to read them!}⁠ Article by: Lauren Flake⁠ 📷: @vlentine⁠

Maternity photos be like . . . 🤰😷🤣⁠
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I was just about to say . . . you might be making ...

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I was just about to say . . . you might be making I was just about to say . . . you might be making a baby during this time or this is the best form of birth control EVER. 👍😂⁠ (quote via @wingston_change via Twitter)⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick

I thought we could all just get out of the house ...

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I thought we could all just get out of the house f I thought we could all just get out of the house for some fresh air together, but no. Now I'm walking back huffing and puffing carrying my kid, his snacks, his water bottle, and his scooter that keeps swinging around and hitting me. 😑🤷‍♀️😂 #momlife⁠ 📷: @stamfordmommy⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #toddlerlife

Have at it, kid. It's not like we're ...

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Have at it, kid. It's not like we're going anywher Have at it, kid. It's not like we're going anywhere for anyone to see you.⁠ 😂 #quarantinelife⁠ 📷: @ramblinma⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick

New motherhood and quarantine life . . . ...

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New motherhood and quarantine life . . . pajamas/s New motherhood and quarantine life . . . pajamas/sweatpants all day and pizza . . . college trained us well.⁠ 🍕⁠ 📷:⁠ @momfriendblog⁠ .⁠ #thisispostpartum #postpartum #postpartumlife #postpartumcare #honestlymothering #motherhoodunplugged #youarenotalone #motherhood #mothering #momlife #newmom #4thtrimester #fourthtrimester #postnatal #babychick #mommychick #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mumlife #mommylife #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife

📺 How to Balance Technology for Kids During ...

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📺 How to Balance Technology for Kids During Qua 📺 How to Balance Technology for Kids During Quarantine 🏡⁠ .⁠ Let's face it. Technology is now a way of life for families. Whether your kids are stuck at home for a few weeks or just for a few rainy days, technology is always going to be something they'll reach for to entertain themselves. And that's not necessarily a bad thing; however, there should always be a balance of technology, especially for kids.⁠ .⁠ Some families choose to restrict screen time. While other families tend to be more lenient when it comes to tech. Technology can offer some positive benefits for our kids. However, as we all know, there are also some negative effects of technology for kids. This doesn't mean that we have to keep our kids away from technology, necessarily. But it does mean that there should be limits, or a balance, to when and how much tech they consume. We are sharing some ways you can help your kids find that balance with technology when they're quarantined these next few weeks.⁠ {Click 🔗 in bio to continue reading!}⁠ Article by: Tasha Mayberry⁠ 📷: @byjessicabrown⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #screentime #technology #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #parenting #lessscreentime

If this schedule is good enough for @pink ...

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If this schedule is good enough for @pink it's goo If this schedule is good enough for @pink it's good enough for us. 👍⁠ .⁠ If you are still looking for ideas for a new schedule with the kids, this is a good one! ❤️⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick

Words written by @th3littlestavenger’s ...

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Words written by @th3littlestavenger’s husband:⁠ .⁠ "Hayley asked me to write something about her postpartum body.⁠ I figured it'd be easy but then I started thinking--⁠ what is there to even write about?⁠ Sure, things look and feel slightly different--but in the grand scheme of things, nothing changed.⁠ The reasons I fell in love with her had nothing to do with any of the body parts affected by her postpartum.⁠ .⁠ She still has the same beautiful smile, determined mind, banging body, and strong work ethic as the girl I feel in love with over 15 years ago.⁠ She still has the same sense of humor.⁠ She still smells great and tastes great too.⁠ Her postpartum body does look and feel slightly different, but why should that be a factor in my life at all?⁠ .⁠ The soft pillowy skin around her belly button held my three best friends for 18 months.⁠ The marks show the strength it took to carry the weight of two beautiful girls that will be raised by this bad ass mom.⁠ Nothing has changed or altered my love for my wife.⁠ .⁠ I get praised for being a 'great husband,' but that's nonsense.⁠ I'm literally doing the bare minimum by loving my wife for who she is, 'imperfections' and all.⁠ Imperfections make the world fun.⁠ If everything was Barbie doll perfect, wouldn't we all get bored?⁠ How else would we show what life has put us through?⁠ .⁠ So whether it's regrettable tattoos, scars, surgeries, dumb facial hair, or a postpartum tummy, honestly...who gives a shit?⁠ Be good to each other. Learn from mistakes--yours and others. Help those in need and let's stop dwelling on who looks like what.⁠ .⁠ My wife isn't perfect and that's what makes me love her.⁠ That's why you are all reading this.⁠ If she was perfect, not a single one of you would be able to relate to her.⁠ And to the husbands out there that don't do their fair share of diaper duty, cooking, cleaning and telling your wife how beautiful she is--step up your game, bro.⁠ You're a team."⁠ ❤️⁠ Words & 📷: @th3littlestavenger

🤰 Study Says Giving Birth is Harder than ...

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🤰 Study Says Giving Birth is Harder than Runnin 🤰 Study Says Giving Birth is Harder than Running a Marathon 🏃‍♀️⁠ .⁠ "I ran a half-marathon before I had children. Sure, it was exhilarating to cross the finish line after 13.1 straight miles of hitting the pavement. I had spent countless hours of cardio and weight training in the months prior. 🏋️‍♀️ I was happy, exhausted and even delirious upon finishing the marathon 🤪 (my husband has the funny-looking pictures of me wearing a pink t-shirt and fist-pumping the air like a wild woman to prove it ✊). But I am here to tell you that giving birth to my kids was much harder than running a marathon!⁠ .⁠ I needed a few days, maybe a full week, to recover my body from the race. But the postpartum recovery I’ve endured since giving birth to my two daughters who are 17 months apart has been the real athletic feat.⁠ .⁠ I’ve had to be patient with my body as I rebuild the strength in my pelvic floor and deal with bladder inconstancy (re: I pee when I cough, sneeze, or laugh at my husband’s jokes). So I was thrilled when I read the scientific community echoing what I already knew to be true: giving birth is harder than running a marathon. You bet it is!⁠" {Click 🔗 in bio to continue reading!}⁠ Article by: Kristen Middleton⁠ 📷: unknown⁠ .⁠ #birth #childbirth #pregnancy #baby #newborn #birthphotography #birthwithoutfear #naturalbirth #hospitalbirth #birthdoula #birthisbeautiful #momlife #newbaby #motherhood #mumlife #marathon #babychick #mommychick #birthrecovery #superwomen #mother #newmom

🤣🤣 April Fools! 😜 #iwish⁠
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🤣🤣 April Fools! 😜 #iwish⁠ .⁠ #aprilfo 🤣🤣 April Fools! 😜 #iwish⁠ .⁠ #aprilfools #aprilfoolsday #happyaprilfools #prank #joke #jokes #pranks #nationalmomsdayoff #momlife #motherhood #mumlife #mommylife #momsofinstagram #motherhoodunplugged #babychick #mommychick

💗 Set a Positive Mindset for Your Day With ...

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💗 Set a Positive Mindset for Your Day With Thes 💗 Set a Positive Mindset for Your Day With These Tips 💗⁠ .⁠ It is easy to wake up with a worried or stressed attitude during these days of quarantine and pervasive sickness. Everything you see on the news or social media tends to lend toward fear and panic. While it is always good to monitor the current situation, it is never good to let yourself lose the ability to practice positivity. Having a positive mindset, especially in times of uncertainty, will go a long way to benefitting your mental health and that of your family. Today we are sharing my favorite ways you can set a positive mindset for your day even in the midst of Covid-19.⁠ These tips are seriously gold! ⁠{Click 🔗 in bio to continue reading!}⁠ Article by: Tasha Mayberry⁠ 📷: @ivycitco⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #positivity #mindset #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #positivemindset #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #positivevibes #meditation

It's been a long two weeks. I deserve it. ...

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It's been a long two weeks. I deserve it. 😉😂 It's been a long two weeks. I deserve it. 😉😂⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #homeschool #homeschoollife #addtocart #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick

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😑😑😑🚽⁠ source: unknown⁠ .⁠ #mothe 😑😑😑🚽⁠ source: unknown⁠ .⁠ #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #toddlerlife

💗 How to Strengthen the Bond With Your ...

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💗 How to Strengthen the Bond With Your Difficul 💗 How to Strengthen the Bond With Your Difficult Child⁠ 👦⁠ .⁠ Do you ever feel yourself on the edge of despair after having had yet another argument with your child? 😤 You asked him to do something simple like put on his coat (and you’re already running late). But your request resulted in a screaming tantrum, toys breaking, yelling, crying, and an all out battle scene. 😑 Worse yet, you feel terrible about how you dealt with it. 😬 You may have a difficult child on your hands. But don't lose hope. Sometimes the most beautiful relationships are born out of struggle.⁠ ❤️ {Click 🔗 in bio to continue reading!}⁠ Article by: Kristen Middleton⁠ 📷: @parents⁠ .⁠ #parenting #tantrums #strongwilledchild #momlife #raisingkids #parentingishard #honestmotherhood #honestparenting #parenthood #learningtogether #parentinglife #boymomlife #seethegood #dailyparenting #toddlerhood #babychick #mommychick #mumlife #parenting #toddlerlife #toddlers #toddlertantrum #normalizethetantrum #toddlertantrums #kidsofinstagram #candidchildhood

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🚪 Organize and Streamline Your Life as a Mom ...

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🚪 Organize and Streamline Your Life as a Mom – Podcast Ep 29 🏡⁠ .⁠ It feels like our world as we knew it has flipped completely upside down the past few weeks. 🔁 With the Coronavirus pandemic, our everyday routines have been shaken up and, for many of us, not in a good way. 😫 Now that we are forced to figure out how to work from home AND take care of our children full-time, we are slowly discovering our new normals. 🤹‍♀️ This is the time, more than ever, to organize and streamline our lives and our homes. ❤️⁠ .⁠ Today on Chick Chat: The Baby Chick Podcast 🎙️, I'm chatting with Meggie Mangione, the CEO of @organizedlifedesign and 6 year accredited NAPO Professional Organizer. 💕 Clutter and chaos can really affect us as parents and employees (now working from home) so I thought it would be great to chat with Meggie to help us organize and streamline our lives as moms. On today's episode Meggie is sharing some great tips on how to conquer the clutter! 🙌 {Click 🔗 in bio to listen to the episode!}⁠ 📷: @organizedlifedesign⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #mumlife #mommylife #motherhoodunplugged #momsofinstagram #organized #professionalorganizer #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #declutter #organization #inspiration #simplify #organizing #getorganized #organizedlife #organizedmamas #homeorganization #organizingtips #organizationideas

And no, Scar, I wasn't *prepared* for this ...

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And no, Scar, I wasn't *prepared* for this sh*t st And no, Scar, I wasn't *prepared* for this sh*t storm. 😒⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #lionking #disneyhumor

"Don't get me wrong, I am very open and ...

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"Don't get me wrong, I am very open and receptive "Don't get me wrong, I am very open and receptive to advice, I will never claim to know it all. But, sometimes a mama just needs to vent. It can be very exhausting as a mom when you open up about a challenge you're facing and then receive an overwhelming list of different things to do or try to 'fix it'. Especially when you've already tried it all or heard it all. Sometimes all a mama needs is an ear to listen and to know they aren't alone. Google can offer a list of possible solutions, Google definitely can't offer the nod of understanding that a friend can. ❤️"⁠ .⁠ And even now more than ever, we all are just trying to survive and do our best. Let's support one another as we all navigate these uncharted territories . . . together apart.⁠ ❤️ 📷: @taylormade_mama .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick

👩‍🏫 Homeschooling 101: Setting Up a ...

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👩‍🏫 Homeschooling 101: Setting Up a Learni 👩‍🏫 Homeschooling 101: Setting Up a Learning Space 🔡⁠ .⁠ A homeschooling mom is sharing her great tips on how to create a good learning environment for your child in your home. 🏡 She recommends that before you create a learning space, get to know HOW (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.) your child learns and what he or she is passionate about. You don't need to re-create school at home. Your child's learning space needs to be unique to how they best learn. This is a whole new kind of education. And the journey is truly an adventure. ❤️⁠ .⁠ Her tips are gold! 💰 {Click 🔗 in bio to read them!}⁠ Article by: Jennifer Hill Robenalt⁠ 📷: @courtney.tracy⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #homeschool #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #learning #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #momsofinstagram #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #homeschoollife #homeschooling #homeschoolrocks #homeschooler #homeschoolfamily #lifeofahomeschooler #homeschoolmoms #homeschoolkids #homeeducation #homeschoolfun #homeschoolmama

"Domesticity does not equal motherhood. ...

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"Domesticity does not equal motherhood. 🙅‍♀ "Domesticity does not equal motherhood. 🙅‍♀️ I once sat in a class where teenage girls said they needed to learn how to cook, do laundry, and clean if they wanted to one day be good moms. I stopped and told them that cooking, doing laundry, and cleaning are part of being an ADULT. Those are not the things that make up motherhood. But I get where they got that conclusion. You always hear women say they aren't good moms when they don't make homemade lunches, prepare cupcakes for the bake sale, show up to the doctor with kids who have brushed hair, or get the laundry put away in a decent time. 'I'm such a bad mom. I sent store-bought Valentines to school with my kid.' 'Mom fail. I didn't get the laundry done.' 'I'm a failure as a mom. I don't make homemade bread/cookies/whatever.' NO. Your 'success' as a mother is not defined by domestic duties. Domestic duties are part of being an adult. While your children do need to be changed and fed, that's not the summation of MOTHERHOOD. Anyone can change and feed children, including dads. You can hire someone to clean your house and feed your kids, and you'll still be a mom. And if you weren't a mom, you'd still have to clean your house, cook food, and do laundry. You're not a bad mom because you didn't do laundry in time. Let's stop combining domestic duties with motherhood, because they just aren't the same. Yes, moms do domestic things. And they raise children. These are two separate things. Your housekeeping is not your motherhood, and you're giving away power when you combine the two and judge one against the other. You are a good mom because you love your child, and you try to help them learn the things they need to learn. You worry about your kids, you spend time with them, you plan for their future, and so much more. You might be terrible at domestic duties (I don't know) or you might be the best housekeeper in the world. But neither end of the spectrum--or anything in between--determines if you're a good mom or not. Housekeeping is NOT motherhood." Words & 📷: @pauseandconnect . #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodrising #uniteinmotherhood⁣

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And especially now, EVERYTHING is on my mind and i And especially now, EVERYTHING is on my mind and it feels like the weight of the world is on my shoulders. Providing for my family, raising a healthy and well-rounded child, taking care of the house, the pets, nurturing my relationship with my partner. The weight is heavy, but at the same time, I am so grateful for what I have and to be a mom. ❤️⁠ 📷: @babysleep_answers⁠ .⁠ #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #mommychick #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣

FOR REAL! Check on your friends with toddlers. We ...

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FOR REAL! Check on your friends with toddlers. We FOR REAL! Check on your friends with toddlers. We are NOT okay. 🤪🙈 .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick

How you feel at bedtime on what feels like day 382...

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How you feel at bedtime on what feels like day 382 How you feel at bedtime on what feels like day 382 of quarantine. 😑⚔️💀😂⁠ 📷: @thedecentmother⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #bedtime #goodnight

God bless all of the mamas (expecting and beyond) ...

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God bless all of the mamas (expecting and beyond) God bless all of the mamas (expecting and beyond) out there! 🙏⁠ Our hearts are with you all during this time. 💕 📷: @thegingypants⁠ .⁠ DISCLAIMER: This is a USED expired PPE from @thegingypants basement. (She is an RN.) Please consider donating any UNUSED MASKS to your area hospitals who are in dire need. 💕 .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #pregnant #pregnantlife #expectingmom #pregnancy #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick

My "coworker" can be such an a$$hole. ...

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My "coworker" can be such an a$$hole. 😒⁠ 📷 My "coworker" can be such an a$$hole. 😒⁠ 📷: @macaroniandmomjeans⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #toddlerlife

"30 hours of labor ended with an emergency ...

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"30 hours of labor ended with an emergency C-secti "30 hours of labor ended with an emergency C-section... not what we planned but I learned pretty quickly that night that having a plan for bringing a human into the world is a fool's errand. All that mattered was that he got here safely. Having him in the middle of a global health crisis was also not in the baby prep books, but here we are. Holding him and healing my body in a maternity ward that's eerily quiet from us not being allowed visitors or family at this time, but strangely serene. All we hear are monitors beeping and the coos of our infant son. Maybe the sound of the 100th episode of The Office @ryanhurd and I have binged while in here. The admiration we have for the doctors, nurses + healthcare professionals that took care of Hayes & me during our stay cannot be measured in this post. They risked their health every day to make sure ours was okay. I can't think of anything more selfless than that. Ultimately, I can't thank every single mother enough for going through what you've gone through because I had NO idea how hard it could be, and I'm a measly 4 days in. The world is changing before our eyes and so am I. That's been a peaceful thing to cling to during these uncertain times. Thinking of you all. 🖤" - @marenmorris and her birth to her son Hayes Andrew Hurd 💕⁠ .⁠ Congratulations, @marenmorris! You are already an incredible mother. Don't dwell on the things that happened that didn't go as planned and that were out of your control. You are safe, you are well, and you have a son. You are a warrior. We are over the moon for you and your family. Motherhood is an amazing thing. A hard thing. But oh so worth it. We can't wait to watch your motherhood journey. Love & health to you and your family. ❤️⁠ .⁠ #birth #covid19 #coronavirus #hospitalbirth #csection #ceseareanbirth #bellybirth #newmom #childbirth #newborn #postpartum #cesareanbirth #pregnancy #momlife #motherhood #newbaby #motherhoodunplugged #babiesofinstagram #babyboy #family #firsttimemom #mommylife #motherhoodrising #momsofinstagram #mommychick #babychick

It's gonna get crazy up in here.⁠ 🧺 ...

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It's gonna get crazy up in here.⁠ 🧺 (Another It's gonna get crazy up in here.⁠ 🧺 (Another day in the life of quarantine/ motherhood...)⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #laundry #weekend #quarantine #quarantinelife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #momstruggles #momprobs #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #realmoms #momstatus #thatmomlife #realmomlife #momsofinstagram #momhumor #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick

🧘‍♀️ Exercises You Should Do Before ...

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🧘‍♀️ Exercises You Should Do Before Givin 🧘‍♀️ Exercises You Should Do Before Giving Birth⁠ 🤰 .⁠ Pregnancy and birth are physically taxing events, but they can also be empowering experiences. 💪 Exercising during pregnancy can help the birth process go more smoothly as well as offer other incredible benefits: lowered stress, better posture, less back pain, and less complicated postpartum recovery. 🙌 Best of all, you’ll feel more powerful and in control of how your body is changing and growing. 💗 While most exercise is great even for pregnant women, there are some exercises you really should do before giving birth. Here is what you should do and WHY you should do it. {Click 🔗 in bio to continue reading!}⁠ .⁠ #pregnancy #pregnant #pregnancytip #momtobe #pregnancylife #pregnancyguide #mamatobe #exercise #babybump #pregnancyjourney #bumpie #fitpregnancy #fitmom #preggo #pregnancybasics #pregnancyhelp #maternity #motherhood #momlife #expecting #mumlife #mommytobe #pregnantlife #babyontheway #inspirepregnancy #mommychick #babychick

🗓️ Great Ways to Structure Days Spent at ...

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🗓️ Great Ways to Structure Days Spent at Home 🗓️ Great Ways to Structure Days Spent at Home⁠ 🏡⁠ .⁠ If you have kids of any age at home right now, you know by now that structure and routine can help any day go more smoothly. 🙌 Building good habits and activities into your daily routine can provide opportunities for educational learning, play, stress-reduction, nourishment and rest. ❤️ Certainly, not every day has to be structured. And it’s healthy to allow for spontaneity and free time when you’re home together with family. But if you’re looking for a roadmap to build a new daily routine with your children during this season of social distancing, read on for a few fresh ideas! These are some easy tips you can start to build a great structure to your days spent at home. ⁠{Click 🔗 in bio to continue reading!}⁠ .⁠ #coronavirus #covid19 #quarantine #quarantinelife #socialdistancing #homeschool #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #motherhood #mumlife #mommylife #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #momsofinstagram #learningathome #motherhoodrising #ig_motherhood #uniteinmotherhood⁣ #babychick⁣ #mommychick #homeschooling #family #familyroutine #familyschedule #home #structure #parenting