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Musings of a Modern Mom
Deciding to have a child alone has been a wild ride. If you’re looking for help making this choice, check out the craziness I’ve already dealt with so you can hopefully avoid it. Just a reminder, I’m not a medical professional or offering medical advice, I’m merely sharing my experience trying to become a mom. So let’s share insights and information so that no solo mom ever has to wonder, “How do I do this?”
Things I wish I'd known before becoming a SMBC
Becoming a single mom by choice is tougher, lonelier, and more expensive than I expected, but it’s also more empowering and worth it than I ever could have imagined.
Rainy day activities that don't involve screens
Check out these screen-free rainy day survival tactics for toddlers who have energy to burn.
Single mom’s survival guide to car travel with a toddler
A single mom's honest survival guide to car travel with toddlers, from packing essentials to safety tips.
Finding your village as a single mom
Being a single mom by choice can be a lonely road so how can you find and build a village to support you?
What to put on your baby registry in 2024
Creating a baby registry can be a daunting task so I’ve done it for you! From sleep, to play, to travel, check out these top picks for every area of newborn life.
Sweet dreams or not: 7 Tips to help with toddler sleep
Toddler sleep is a wild, chaotic ride. There are 7 questions to ask yourself when you’re trying to get a handle on toddler sleep.
Uh…so I got kittens…with a baby…
I thought it would be a great idea to get 2 Maine Coon kittens with a 1 year old baby. Crazy or genius? You decide. Also kitten pics inside.
What it’s like at one year of being a single mom by choice
One year in, what’s it like to be a solo mom? For me, without a doubt it’s been the best year of my life. Though there are many things to consider when becoming a SMBC, I couldn’t recommend it more.
The baby food debate: Purees
If baby-led weaning freaks you out, check out some of my favourite puree recipes that saved me time and boosted my son’s nutrition.
The baby food debate: Baby-led weaning
Once your baby hits 6 months it’s time to start introducing solids. But how do you start? Here’s an overview of baby-led weaning, a popular baby food theory.
7 things that happen to your body postpartum
Your body changes a lot during pregnancy but did you know it continues to shift postpartum? Here are 7 weird things to look out for as you move out of the 4th trimester.
From newborn to infant: Transitioning out of the first three months
The newborn stage is hard enough but what happens when you hit the transition from newborn to infant? Check out these changes to look for in months 3-6.
5 products that make being a single mom easier
Being a single mom is hard enough. Check out these recommendations for 5 products that help make the work a little easier.
Midnight thoughts from a single mom by choice
Becoming a single mom by choice is not for the faint of heart. But once your baby is here, what thoughts keep you up at night?
5 weird things to do with breast milk
Don’t throw away your milk even if it’s too old to feed to your baby. There’s a reason it’s called liquid gold. Check out these 5 uses for breast milk to keep your little one healthy.
The Solo Mama Method: Sleep training without the tears (4+ months)
Infant sleep is ever changing. If you’re looking for some sleep tips for babies 4 months and older, check out these tips and tools to try. While it might seem impossible, eventually your little one will sleep.
The Solo Mama Method: Sleep training without the tears (0-4 months)
Sleep rules your life in the early months of a baby. If you’re looking for ways to get more hours a night without using a method like Cry It Out, then check out this guide to 0-4 months sleep. It’s time to use tools not tears.
The first 3 months: What’s it like having a newborn alone?
Everyone says the first three months are the hardest and they are not exaggerating. What do you need to know to survive the fourth trimester and can anything make it better?
What to pack in your hospital delivery bag
Here’s your checklist of what to bring (and not to bring) for you and your baby when you head to the hospital.
6 tricks to try when dealing with gassy babies
When your newborn is in pain from gas it’s hard to know what to do. Here are 6 tips to help deal with gassy babies so both you and your little one can get some relief.
Start your journey
If you’re ready to make a decision, check out our resource page with helpful tips on where to start