Sonja Stewart's blog
Posted 3 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart
Pregnancy
Reading through a pregnancy manual I came across some of these ancient wives’ tales and remembered my Guatemalan abuelita (tiny grandma) waving this crystal thing over my mom’s pregnant belly twenty two years ago. My mom said it was hogwash, but hey, abuelita was right when my baby sister popped out two months later. So now I wonder, is there any truth to some of these pregnancy myths?
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Posted 8 weeks 5 days ago by Sonja Stewart
No Children Zone, Wellness
How dealing with past childhood traumas can make you a better parent. One day at a time.
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Posted 9 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart
Social Skills, Learning Tools
Poo poo in the potty is almost too good to be true. What to do while still basking in the glory of accomplishment.
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Posted 11 weeks 7 hours ago by Sonja Stewart
Family Planning, Discipline, Time Management
Two letters, one word, so hard to say. What my two year old is teaching me to say with tact and purpose, one tantrum at a time.
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Posted 11 weeks 6 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Family Planning, Discipline, Finances
How I passed the buck to my husband, and it didn't look anything like an "I Love Lucy" episode. Ok, maybe just a little.
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Posted 12 weeks 2 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Planning, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Relationships
What are you having? A baby. Why it's ok to keep the gender a mystery, even if it means a clash with your mother-in-law.
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Posted 13 weeks 1 hour ago by Sonja Stewart
Family Planning, Discipline, Home Life, Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment, Relationships
Elmo, it isn’t you. Really, it’s me. Don’t blame yourself. How I broke up with television and beat lazy parenting.
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Posted 13 weeks 2 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Safety, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness
I ripped out every energy saving light bulb in my house. Yes my energy bill is (a lot) higher. But after doing some research, I realized, being pregnant, and having a toddler in my home, it was the right thing to do.
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Posted 14 weeks 3 hours ago by Sonja Stewart
Family Planning, Health, Pregnancy, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness
Yes you are thrilled about the new baby. But your stomach and head have other ideas. The good news is, you don't have to feel horrible in your first trimester. Really. It just takes patience, planning, and potato chips.
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Posted 14 weeks 2 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Home Life, Health, Social Skills, Etiquette, New Parents, Culture, Relationships
Do you need to wear mascara to go to the supermarket? You're not alone. Why mom needs to "put her face on," to get on with her day.
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Posted 15 weeks 19 hours ago by Sonja Stewart
Planning, Conceiving
Having one is so much easier. But what do you do when you know you aren't done? On your mark...Get set...
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Posted 15 weeks 2 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Health, Etiquette, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness
I found out I can go four days without a shower. But just because I can, doesn't mean I should. Here's how my family survives my funk.
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Posted 16 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart
Health
Walk or wiggle away the baby weight! This is the second in a three part series designed to help you lose weight, the healthy, easy, and energizing way. This is so doable.
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Posted 16 weeks 5 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Health
Losing the weight, one sip at a time. The easiest way to drop the pounds, pick up energy, and get healthy. The first in a three part series.
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Posted 17 weeks 4 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Entertainment
Are you ready to perform a miracle when guests come knocking? Or do you panic at the thought of feeding the "sheep"? Here's how you can keep them full without depleting your savings account.
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Posted 18 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart
Work Balance
Want to work from home, but have no idea where to begin? Let me tell you what I learned, the hard way. Trust me, it isn't easy, but it can be done. I'm going to walk you through it.
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Posted 18 weeks 6 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Relationships
Why do I feel like I'm in high school again when I hang out with other moms at playgroups? Are there really mommy cliques, and if so, where do I sign up? The mom of a toddler enters a brave new world and offers survival tips.
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