Hey there, fellow coffee-sipping mamas! If you’re anything like me, navigating the chaos of three wild-hearted daughters while dreaming of a quiet moment with a warm mug and zero meltdowns—this post is for you. I’m Mary Bockert, your not-so-perfect guide through the beautiful mess of motherhood, here at More Than Read more
Hey, mamas and dads! Halloween is creeping up faster than my toddler running toward a bowl of candy, and I’m here for it. There’s something so magical about this season—pumpkin patches, tiny witches and superheroes roaming the neighborhood, and that one house that goes way overboard with the fog machine (you know Read more
Oh, mamas (and dads!), let’s talk about the chaos. You know the kind—when your living room looks like a tornado hit a toy store, your toddler is inexplicably covered in yogurt, and you’re pretty sure you just stepped on a rogue LEGO that’s plotting revenge. These are the messy moments Read more
Hey, mamas! Can we just take a second to laugh at the absolute wild ride that is motherhood? One minute, you’re sipping coffee (finally warm!) and feeling like you’ve got this parenting thing figured out. The next, your toddler is painting the walls with yogurt, and you’re Googling “how to get glitter Read more
Hey, mamas! Can we just take a moment to acknowledge how incredible (and sometimes overwhelming) it is to be a mom? From sleepless nights to decoding toddler tantrums, we’re all doing our best to give our kiddos the world. But what happens when you notice something about your little one’s Read more
Parenting children aged 0 to 3 years can be both incredibly rewarding and challenging. During these early years, children undergo rapid development and growth, making it a crucial time for nurturing and guidance. Here are some essential tips to help you navigate this exciting journey. 1. Establish a Routine Creating a Read more
I still remember the day like it was yesterday. We took our 18-month-old daughter to a behavioral pediatrician to see if she may be on the autism spectrum. She had been showing signs of having autism such as behavioral outbursts, a clingy disposition to myself, and she did strange things like make her bed every day and stack and re-stack books for hours. The knot in my stomach was too big to manage with tears ready and loaded as we waited in the waiting room to be called back. I was extremely nervous at how everything would turn out. It was a three hour test. My 18-month-old threw tantrums every 20 minutes, she wouldn’t allow anyone to…
Oh the day is coming and I am DREADing dropping off my sweet, innocent little girl to school for kindergarten. I’m sure I am not the only parent out there who is feeling the heavy stomach and realizing the day is coming faster than I can blink! 3 weeks…that is it! My baby will be leaving my care that she has gotten for the last 5.5 years of her life and someone else besides myself will be teaching her…YIKES! Having previously taught kindergarten for 4 years, I know all too well the first day jitters parents show…and now I will be on the other side of the door with those same jitters I witnessed other parents express just 7 short years ago.
So how does one mentally prepare for such a “drop off?” I want to express what I have done to prepare myself and my daughter for the day she will walk into the care of someone else and learn by the teachings of another woman. (I am sure you can sense how difficult this is for me…it is my first baby and I can’t imagine my days without her next year).
Getting my girls to eat their veggies can be tricky if it isn’t one they prefer. I usually have to think creatively, be mindful of their nutrition, and a bit sneaky as well. Here are some tips that may help keep your little one from turning up his/her nose at the dinner table. I know there are some I have not used yet that this momma plans to implement!
I haven’t mentioned this much on the blog but I am a health and fitness coach through Beachbody along with being a mom blogger, a Homeschooling parent, a wedding coordinator, etc. It’s a busy life and because I spin a lot of plates at once, I have a lot of friends and people ask me how I fit it all in. How do I exercise everyday with 2 very young kids at home? How do I eat clean with toddlers in the house? How do I fit in a healthy lifestyle when chaos breaks out?
While these are all good questions, they all fall into one category. I have created a healthy “lifestyle” for my family and me. My week consists of a lot of planning, implementing and executing strategies to keep our lives “healthy.” It has become a habit for us and can for you too…with just a little work on your part.