Donae
I am Donae! A wife and a mom of 2 kids, ALL boys! I would love to share with you my experience with motherhood. Let my life Inspire, Encourage and Motivate you on your journey through motherhood.
Fostering Healthy Sleeping Habits In Children
Fostering healthy sleeping habits is a very important part of early childhood development. As a mom of 2 boys, getting my kids to develop good sleeping habits has been quite an interesting journey. I admit I still do have the middle of the night waking and coming to my room from my youngest and sometimes my oldest, but for the most part, I have them both on a solid routine that works well for us. Here are some ideas and tips that I have used that may be of help to you as well to start the process early. This will no doubt reduce the hassle later on trying to…
Top Choice For Breastfeeding Products
Breastfeeding is fundamental in the growth and development of children. Breastmilk provides a wonderful supply of the necessary nutrients that a child may need as they grow to become more independent kids. Therefore it is also important to ensure that you have the right breastfeeding products to ensure your success with breastfeeding. I was, fortunately, able to breastfeed both of my children from birth. My first was supplemented with formula and weaned off a little after turning one, while my second was exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months and continued through to almost age two. I understand that it can be challenging, especially for working moms who may have…
Transitioning From A Working Mom To A Stay-At-Home Mom
Are you planning on making that big jump from a working mom to a stay-at-home mom? I can only imagine how you may feel. It can be a mixture of emotions if you are to ask me about my opinion of both worlds. Sometimes as we transition through life, our priorities about family and work may change, which was the case for me. I worked as a Pharmacist in a very demanding career that took a lot more of my time away from my family. Even though I had a career and was where I wanted to be initially, it didn’t feel the same anymore after I had children. I…
The Best Toys That Help With Engineering
My eldest who is 6 loves any toys that involve building something. He gravitates towards anything that he can use to build buildings, cars, bridges, etc. He is so fascinated with these types of toys that it is sometimes impossible to get him away to do other activities. I don’t want to dampen his love for building things, but I like to encourage it as much as possible. He already knows that he wants to be an Engineer. That’s awesome for a 6-year-old already figuring out his chosen career path. It’s no surprise to me that most schools have adopted a curriculum known as STEAM (formerly STEM). STEAM stands for…
How To Make Sensory Bins For Kids
Have you ever heard of sensory bins? If you haven’t, then let me introduce you to a super, cool, and amazing activity that you can do with your kids which is not only for fun but also for engagement and developmental play. Sensory bins are created with stimulatory objects that may include items such as sand, dirt, water beads, etc. Sensory bins are very good for: It is definitely a winner for screen-free access! To read more about this, visit my blog post on: Have you also found any ideas for sensory bins that you could share? Please feel free to add to my list, or ask your questions or…
How To Plan A Kids’ Birthday Party On A Budget
If you are like me, I am always planning a birthday party for my sons as the years go by. I like to create memories but let’s confess it. Birthday parties can get pretty expensive really quickly if you are not careful, especially when planning a kids’ birthday party on a budget. Both my kids had a 1st birthday party at an event space. My eldest had his birthday at The Florida Aquarium, while my youngest had his birthday at the Glazer Children’s Museum. They were hefty-priced birthday parties that I splurged on for their first birthday, but don’t think I want to repeat that every single year. So, here…
Benefits Of Teaching Your Child How To Swim
Teaching your child how to swim is an important activity that I encourage most parents to get done as soon as possible. Did you know that drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children? It’s shocking, isn’t it? Something that I believe can definitely be prevented if we as parents take the necessary precautions at all times. The most surprising thing as well is that it occurs most frequently at a pool or beach where one adult was supposedly watching the child but may have become distracted by a phone or conversations etc. Drowning occurs quickly in split seconds so being aware of your child’s whereabouts is…
How To Get Boys To Love Reading
Reading may or may not be a fun activity for some kids, especially boys. Boys who are at the stage of playing with toys, video games, sports, etc. may not be as fascinated with reading books as girls are. Therefore, getting them to read a book can be quite challenging at times. So I wrote this blog post on how to get boys to love reading. I have two boys, a 5-year-old and a 6-year-old with different perceptions about reading. My eldest is ok with reading one or two books now and again (if it’s his favorite), while my youngest is thrilled with books (he sleeps with his favorite book…
What To Expect When You’re Expecting
We are expected to be” superwomen” as soon as we confirm a positive pregnancy test. For first-time moms, I must say that the expectations that we know it all already can really take a surprising toll on most of us. Let me confess it is not an easy road as many perceive, but the journey to motherhood is quite worth it. So here’s what to expect when you’re expecting. What has your experience been? Please feel free to add to my list, or ask your questions or concerns below. I would be happy to help you! “We are expected to be” superwomen” as soon as we confirm a positive pregnancy…
7 Ways To Teach Kids How To Write
Writing is an integral part of learning as your child progresses towards kindergarten level. Once your child gets to kindergarten, it is a requirement that they can: I call the kindergarten stage the beginners’ stage where everyone starts at different levels depending on their prior skills learned while at home or in daycare or pre-school. My eldest son has finished kindergarten, yeah me! However, based on my experience with him during e-learning, I highly recommended teaching your child how to write. Kindergarten is definitely a little more fast pace than pre-school and the learning curve can be high or even challenging depending on the expectations of the teacher or the…
