Your child learning to speak and communicate is one of the most exciting moments in parenthood. It’s such a thrill to hear their little voice and finally understand what’s going on in their adorable head. With my son, Blake, speaking and communicating were a breeze. He was speaking in full sentences before he was two … More Normalizing Speech Therapy for Babies and Toddlers
On So It Grows, Magical Mommies are Texan moms with life experiences, tips, hacks, tidbits of knowledge that neither Amanda or I have the authority to write about. We like featuring other moms to provide our readers with a broader range of voices and opinions. Over a year ago we shared our first Magical Mom … More Magical Mommy: Jada Blanco on Quarantine Beauty Hacks
Hearing a diagnosis like “anemia” can be scary, especially when it’s about your kid. I know I felt guilty and afraid when our pediatrician called to give us the news about Scarlett. I want to say that this is not meant to be a medical reference post. This is more of my way as a … More Signs Your Toddler Has Anemia
Getting sick is never fun, and especially in today’s age, it’s important to be cautious as soon as you begin feeling any symptoms. If your symptoms worsen, you must gauge the severity in order to determine what types of lifestyle changes you must make in order to achieve the quickest recovery. Luckily, your phone and … More 6 Apps to Download When You Get Sick
I thought about this day probably every day of my pregnancy. I kept finding comfort knowing eventually my daughter’s cleft would be repaired and she would look like any normal baby. But I never thought about the specifics of this day and especially just how difficult it would all be. Just before Iris turned three … More Iris’ Lip Repair
In the spirit of both of us being mothers and wanting awesome Mother’s Days, we wrote a gift guide to help our families and your’s find the perfect gifts this year. Below you’ll find gifts that speak to motherhood, fashion, decor, and everyday life. Hopefully something on our list speaks to you and later … More Mother’s Day 2020 Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is classically spent out of the house where mom can relax while someone else provides the ambiance, the food, and the cleaning. This year is a unique opportunity for your family to get creative to celebrate all that you are to them as a mom. We tried our best to think of the … More Mother’s Day 2020 in Quarantine
While pregnant with Iris I would complain about the frequent doctor’s visits that were required of me. I had to see my normal obstetrician for regular check ups and a perinatal specialist to check on Iris due to her cleft lip and palate. Near the end of my pregnancy I was going to each doctor … More First Month with a Cleft Baby
I’ve had a subscription for Ipsy Glam Bags for going on three years now. That’s 30+ makeup bags! With so many cute bags and not enough makeup in the world to fill them, I started using past makeup bags to organize and pack household items and toys. Ipsy makeup bags are now my go-to for … More 10 Ways to Use Your Ipsy Makeup Bags
When I found out I was pregnant for the second time I felt a sense of calm that originated from experience. I had been through labor and delivery and survived! I knew exactly what to expect this time around and found comfort in that. However, when my 20 week scan arrived I found out that … More Iris’ Birth Story
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