Category: Parenting

Marycarmen-Lara-Villanueva

Episode 6 | Speaking to Children About Race

I had the pleasure of having Marycarmen Lara-Villanueva, a mother of two and a PhD student in Social Justice Education, on the podcast to speak with me about educating our children on the topic of race. Considering the ongoing, and most recent, events sorrounding the death of Black people in the hands of police brutality, […]

Vida With Christie

Episode 5 | Parenting Through Coronavirus (Part 2)

Show Notes Parenting through Coronavirus (COVID-19) has proven to be a challenging time for many of us, and definitely one we never imagined as parents.  In the second episode of the Parenting Through Coronavirus mini series (you can listen to the first series episode here), I discuss how family life has been since juggling working […]

Parenting Podcast

Episode 4: Parenting Through Coronavirus (Part 1)

Show Notes Parenting through Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a challenge many of us had never imagined within our plans of what raising our children would be like; but here we are! In this part one of two episode, I share my experience speaking to my child about Coronavirus in a honest and caring manner, the new […]

Working From Home Tips

Tips for Parents Working From Home

Working from home with kids in the house? Check out my tips to make the most of your time (while keeping everyone happy).

Boobin' All Day Boobin' All Night

Book Review: “Boobin’ All Day Boobin’ All Night”

I recently read a brilliant book called “Boobin’ All Day Boobin’ All Night” by Meg Nagle, an Australia based International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. It was my very first Amazon Kindle purchase as I wanted an on-the-go version. I finished it in 2 days because I could not put it down, and that’s while keeping up with […]

Mother holds her baby while they both wear light beige/brown coloured clothing.

New Baby Guide: Items That Are Worth The Splurge

If you’re planning for a new baby, you don’t have to buy all the things. However, here are a few things that I recommend and are worth the splurge!

Vida With Christie

Episode 3: Christmas in Two Cultures

Sharing my experience and tips on raising kids in a multicultural home during the holiday season.

A mother and child play with a puzzle on the floor together.

Encouraging Your Kids To Open Up To You

Are you asking your kids about their day and getting a one word answer? I’m sharing tips on proven ways to get your kids to open up to you.

Vida With Christie

Moby Wrap | Tips, Tricks & Review

If you’ve followed me on social media for some time, you’ve noticed that when ZoZo was a little wee one I LOVED my Moby Wrap. I became a pro at wrapping it around me to take my little one just about everywhere in it. She would nap at the grocery store, hang out close to […]