• Packages
    • Pricing
    • Twin Sleep Pricing
    • Lunch and Learn
    • DIY Guides
    • Gift Certificates
  • Meet the Team
    • Meet the Team
    • Our Philosophy
    • Become a Sleep Consultant
  • Blog
  • Contact
0 0

No products in the cart.

Return To Shop
Shopping cart (0)
Subtotal: $0.00

Checkout

Free shipping over 49$
  • Pricing
  • Twin Sleep Pricing
  • DIY Guides
  • Gift Certificates
  • Meet the Team
  • Our Philosophy
  • Become a Sleep Consultant
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Cart
0 0
0 Shopping Cart

No products in the cart.

Return To Shop
Shopping cart (0)
Subtotal: $0.00

Checkout

Free shipping over 49$

Lessons From A Mother – Kath Younger

September 9, 2013 /Posted byMELISSA PERRY / 1835

-1

Photo by Andrea Graeve with Precious Poses


Motherhood is the most incredible gift we can be given but along with the joy of being a parent comes sleepless nights, balancing your career and interests, relationships, and taking care of yourself. Needless to say, balance seems to be one of the biggest issues for women. Every Monday we will be asking a mommy we adore how they balance their life and career, lessons they’ve learned, their advice, struggles, and a few of their favorite products.


fancy-divider_520

Kath Younger from Katheats.com & babyKERF.com

-2

Name: Kath Younger
Children: Mazen, 1 on Sept 7
Blog/Company: Katheats.com and BabyKERF.com

What are your favorite baby products?
We couldn’t live without two big things: our BOB stroller, which we use every single day for walks and runs and our Motorola video monitor, which I have found to be priceless to check in at naptime.

Two things you learned that no one could have prepared you for:
Not all newborn babies sleep all the time. Mine never did! And breastfeeding can be a logistics puzzle sometimes, but it’s also one of my favorite parts of motherhood.

Best advice you received:
Take things one day at a time. When I was home alone with a newborn I reminded myself I just had to get through that day. It helped me focus on just what had to be done by the time the sun set.

Something you struggle with as a mom:
As a work-from-home mom, it’s hard to find time to relax. When nap time comes around I start to work when sometimes all I want to do is rest. I have realized that I don’t have to work every nap so I give myself a few off each week.

How do you balance the demands of your career, family, life, etc.?
We sleep trained 🙂 I kid. But when Mazen started sleeping and napping much better at 6 months, that was when I finally felt like I was getting some balance back. I’m incredibly lucky to work from home and my husband and I own our businesses so we have flexibility in our work hours. When my to-do list piles up or I have a particularly stressful week I ask for help from my family. They are always happy to play with Mazen while I complete a freelance task or catch up on blog posts. I’m also trying to take Sundays off, although sometimes they are the best days to work because Matt is here to play with Mazen! I also have started having a cut off time of 8pm and use the hours after Mazen’s bedtime to relax. After blogging in the evenings for 5 years, it’s wonderful to know those are now my hours to chill out.

Tags: babyKERF.com, kath younger, katheats.com, lessons from a mother
Share Post
The Social, Serena
How to Transition Baby to Crib

Related posts

Lessons From a Mother
Read more

Let’s Talk Swaddles!

October 20, 2021
... Continue reading

We’ll Always Have Our Memories

November 26, 2019
... Continue reading
Lessons From a Mother
Read more

Superwoman Sleeps

April 30, 2019
... Continue reading
Bedtime Routine
Read more

The First Year of Sleep

April 1, 2019
... Continue reading
Miscarriage
Read more

Talk About Your Miscarriage

February 17, 2019
... Continue reading

Comments are closed

Categories

  • Separation Anxiety
  • General
  • Pregnancy
  • Miscarriage
  • Dad Week
  • Bedtime Routine
  • Day Care
  • Dream Feed
  • Early Riser
  • Feature Friday
  • Giveaways
  • Guest Post
  • Lessons From a Mother
  • Milestones
  • Mommy Time
  • Must Haves
  • Naps
  • Newborn
  • Night Terrors
  • Pacifiers
  • Preschool
  • Product Review
  • Routines
  • Sharing a Room
  • Sleep Regressions
  • Sleep Safety
  • Sleep Training Methods
  • Swaddling
  • Teething
  • The Nursery
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Toddlers
  • Transitioning
  • Traveling Tips
  • Weaning
  • Winning Wednesday
  • With Two or More
  • Workshops

© 2023 The Cradle Coach, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Terms and Conditions
Refund Policy

Follow Us

Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube

The Cradle Coach, LLC does not offer medical advice, services, or treatment to its clients.

If you are concerned about a medical issue related to your child we urge you to contact your doctor or pediatrician immediately.

 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.