In a world filled with contraceptive options, some couples prefer a natural approach to family planning known as Natural Family Planning (NFP) or Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FAM). This method allows couples to make informed decisions about when to conceive or avoid pregnancy by tracking a woman’s menstrual cycle and understanding…
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For naturally-minded mothers-to-be, the journey to pregnancy and childbirth can take a holistic and less medicalized approach. Embracing natural methods and minimizing medical interventions is a personal choice for many. In this step-by-step guide, we will explore how to prepare for pregnancy, embrace holistic wellness, and focus on the natural…
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The decision of where to give birth is one of the most important choices expectant parents will make. The two primary options are home birth and hospital birth. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of both…
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The mind has so much power over how we feel. What if we could prepare our minds for birth by repeating positive affirmations each day? I believe it helps tremendously! I made these affirmation cards in my 4th pregnancy because in my 3rd trimester, I started to feel pretty scared…
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After my hospital birth with my first baby, I was determined to have a better experience the second time around. I chose to give birth at home to give myself the best possible outcome for me and my baby. We started by meeting with a local midwife and finding out…
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We do all we can to help our kids avoid ear infections, but they still might happen. Luckily, MOST ear infections are simply viral, happening after or with a common virus such as a cold. It’s normal to take your child to the pediatrician and be prescribed an antibiotic. (although,…
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Today I’m sharing with you the most important things we use in our homeschooling. If you can’t buy or don’t want to buy all the curriculum and kits and programs for homeschooling, then this video is for you! Keep reading for my 8 homeschool essentials. Homeschool Essentials Computer with Internet…
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Introducing my new project! The Joyful Motherhood Podcast! This is such a passion of mine! My vision is to share so much more about Motherhood and the things I’m experiencing. I’m also really excited to share birth stories as well! My own, but also many others from women all over…
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We are getting ready for our homeschool year to start and it’s always so exciting to get some fun, fresh supplies for the year. We are using The Good and the Beautiful this year for our curriculum. We generally don’t use much structured work and instead follow the kid’s interests.…
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I really believe learning happens all the time, not just during the school year. In our family, we homeschool but it’s not very structured at all. We mostly focus on our kids interests and do projects. I’ve found that my kids learn everything they need to know, little by little,…