Author Archives: Heather

About Heather

Heather Gibbs Flett co-founded RookieMoms.com to inspire moms to have more fun after her own challenges with rookie motherhood. Together with her BFF Whitney Moss, she also wrote "The Rookie Moms Handbook" and created a local site for parents in the Bay Area (510families.com).

Making the Most of Your Hand-Me-Downs

Posted by Heather, April 3, 2013

I love to give and receive used kids clothing. LOVE.  I suppose it all started when my son Holden was a newborn and my BFF Whitney brought over a few pajamas that her five-month old had recently outgrown. When my … More »

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3 Simple Ways I Show Love to My Children Every Day

Posted by Heather, February 9, 2013

How do you know that your child feels your love? That’s quite a heavy question. Am I not demonstrating all my maternal love by feeding, clothing, diapering, cuddling, and keeping him safe every day? I think so, but let’s break … More »

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New Parenting Resolution: Smile When I See My Sons

Posted by Heather, January 14, 2013

I stumbled upon a wonderful article by Brene Brown, which inspired my biggest New Years’ parenting resolution: Smile each time I first see my child. Rather than feel nit-picked, I want my sons to feel how much I love them … More »

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Picking the Toys That Last Forever

Posted by Heather, December 11, 2012

If I were the Queen of Everything, I would only buy the most cherished toys for my children. Every toy would be loved and played with. And probably, my kids wouldn’t whine either. But in the real world, it can … More »

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8 Tips for Holiday Travel with a Toddler

Posted by Heather, November 13, 2012

My little baby has recently turned one and started walking. So we never have a dull moment. He’s exercising his body and his rights to never be contained. I swear that this is the kid who will learn to push … More »

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Unsolicited Advice for Expectant Moms

Posted by Heather, September 18, 2012

I was in Home Depot the other day and I saw a lovely pregnant woman with her husband. Maybe they were there to find paint for the nursery… or fix some long-overdue safety issue. How exciting for them! Unexpectedly, I … More »

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What’s So Funny About Pumping?

Posted by Heather, August 21, 2012

So, this girl walks into a small room. On her arm she has a nondescript bag. In a few minutes you hear a gentle whirring… What is going on?! The first time I used a breast pump in a public … More »

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Keeping Cool with Your Belly and Your Baby

Posted by Heather, July 10, 2012

The heat of the summer can be rough on a pregnant mama. One of my good friends was eight months pregnant with twins during some of our hottest months and she made it through. The answer for her is the … More »

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5 Tips for Baby Roadtrips

Posted by Heather, June 26, 2012

My memories of car trips with one baby are distant but they are vivid just the same. When my eldest was a baby he nursed every two hours like clockwork, quite literally. I know it was like clockwork because I … More »

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5 Clever Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy

Posted by Heather, May 29, 2012

When I was first pregnant, I kept the news very close to my (bulging) vest. Of course, I told my husband and the eleven other people on our African safari, but after that I was tight-lipped. Here are five clever … More »

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