Monthly Archives: November 2015

Teaching your Baby Sign Language when you Don’t Know Sign Language

Posted on November 25, 2015 by And What a Mom!

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. My sister taught her children sign language right from the start and the impact it had for developing her kids’ communication skills stuck with me. I knew when the time came for me to have … Continue reading →

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When Daddy’s the Favorite

Posted on November 19, 2015 by And What a Mom!

Check out my post that was published at Mommy Effect! They say that baby boys love their mommies, but my son and I hit a rough patch around the time he turned one year old. Here’s what happens when Daddy’s … Continue reading →

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Why 20 Months is the Magical Age

Posted on November 18, 2015 by And What a Mom!

Hang in there, fellow mommies. Toddler bliss is coming your way! Mommyhood did not come easy for me. The newborn days were complete trial by fire for both me and my husband. And to have a colicy baby on top … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Unanswered Prayers

Posted on November 11, 2015 by And What a Mom!

“Some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers” - Garth Brooks I wish I had an old diary and could go back and reflect on all my past prayers/wishes/dreams. How many of them went unanswered? Probably 90%. And how many am I … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Search for Meaning - A Quest for Answers & Support

Posted on November 4, 2015 by andwhatamom

I found myself visiting a local church one particularly vulnerable Sunday. I hadn’t explored religion since my youth, and never took it very seriously. But on this day, I felt empty and hopeless, and it suddenly made perfect sense to be there. Continue reading →

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