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Practical tips, stories, and more to simplify your motherhood journey

As a mom of 4 and family photographer of 20+ years, I’m here to help with tips, tricks, and specific recommendations for parents in the Niagara Falls, Ontario region.

Whether you’re expecting, a new mom, or a parent of young children, pour yourself a cup of tea and relax while you read.

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3 Best Prenatal Massage Centres in Grimsby, Ontario

Becoming a new mom can be both exciting and challenging, and learning how to feed your baby is one of them. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both mom and child, but it can be difficult. In this blog post, I have listed the top six breastfeeding service providers in Niagara to help you with your questions.

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How to Find the Right Newborn Photographer for Your Style

Becoming a new mom can be both exciting and challenging, and learning how to feed your baby is one of them. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both mom and child, but it can be difficult. In this blog post, I have listed the top six breastfeeding service providers in Niagara to help you with your questions.

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Why Mom Needs to Be Part of One Year Portraits

If you look through my baby photography work, I hope you notice something. Besides all the adorable babies I’m blessed to spend time with, I usually include mom, dad, and older children in each first year portrait session. It’s especially important to me that mom is part of the session and included in images with her child. This is something I would have loved as a young mom. Mom, you deserve to be part of this experience.

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What if Your Partner Doesn't Want To Take Maternity Photos

Your partner has an important role in your child’s story, so, of course, we’d love for them to be part of your maternity photo session. But, sometimes, they don’t want to. It’s not that they don’t love you or the baby. I have four things you can do if your partner doesn’t want to take maternity photos with you. And I’ll share what we do if they simply don’t want to be part of this session.

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Navigating Your First Year as a New Mom in Niagara

Hey there, new mom! Welcome to the wonderful world of motherhood in Niagara! We know it's full of emotions and challenges, but don't worry – you're not alone. Here are some simple tips to help you survive and thrive during your first year as a mom in this beautiful region.

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