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Motherhood Made Simple

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find more joy in motherhood

as a Christian mom of toddlers

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a mom of four determined to help you thrive in motherhood. I’m here to cheer you on, share practical tips, and help you find a more positive motherhood mindset.

For years, I said, “I’m never having kids,” until God changed my heart all at once, and I stepped into the greatest blessing.

I’m Micaela

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20 | Toddler Quiet Time Tips

Quiet time is an essential part of our daily routine! We all need a rest during the day, whether my toddlers admit it or not. I'm sharing my best tips for implementing quiet time, how to respond when your toddler refuses to nap and tips to foster independent play even during the hours everyone is awake.

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18 | Fifteen-Month Age Gap Pros and Cons

About a year ago, my search history looked like this: “Pros and cons of the 15-month age gap?” “What is the best age gap?” “Two under two tips” "Should I have my kids close in age?" It feels surreal being on the other side of the transition and able to share my own experience as a two-under-two mom. Spoiler alert - we love our small age gap! If you're looking for a positive perspective on two under two and the 15 month age gap, this is it! I'm sharing both pros and cons, but in my opinion, the pros heavily outweigh the cons.

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007 | How to Potty Train Your Toddler With Peace

Is there a peaceful way to potty train your two-year-old or three-year-old? Is it possible to have fun while potty training? Today I'm sharing my best potty training tips along with the mindsets that have helped make potty training fun in our house! If you are a mom of toddlers looking to ditch diapers, you've come to the right place.

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