Make Sure Baby is Getting the Right Amount of Sleep
Sleep. It eludes us parents as our kids do everything they can to keep from closing their eyes. As we stumble through life wishing we could take a nap, …
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10 Reasons Why You Should Wear Your Baby
Whether you’re into attachment parenting or not, wearing your baby carries with it (pun intended) a number of benefits. You may be looking for an emotional connection with your …
Which Gender is Easier: Boys or Girls?
Are boys easier to raise than girls or is it the other way around? More often than not, I hear that girls are more difficult to raise than boys. …
What are the Breastfeeding Wars Really About?
Breastfeeding wars are a common theme these days. Women wanting the right to nurse their child in a public place without getting the once-over and average citizens wanting the …
What You Need to Know About Postpartum Depression
I have never really been afraid of depression. Upon learning what was happening inside my body — my physiological limitations — I actually felt empowered. Through intervention, I could …
Fun Facts You Can Tell Your Kids About Thanksgiving
As you sit at home with your kids over their Thanksgiving break, why not impress them with fun facts about the longstanding American holiday? Did you know that the …
4 Reasons Why to Get Your Baby A Flu Shot
Ask anyone whether they’ve had their flu shot and you will more than likely be met with one of two responses: “I sure have!” or, “I got the flu …
Santa Claus: How to Break it to Your Kids
If you are a family with young children that celebrates Christmas, you are addressing Santa Claus. Period. Maybe you’re a new parent contemplating whether you will play along with …
How to Put An End to Painful Tattling
If you happen to live with a tattle tale, you know how painful it can be. Whether it’s a Type-A child who wants everyone in the family to fall …
No, Breastfeeding is Not Something Women Need to Hide
Alyssa Milano continues to (respectfully) stand up for a woman’s right to breastfeed. She was a guest on the Wendy Williams Show, Wednesday, telling Milano she felt uncomfortable with …
The Maternity Leave Debate Isn’t Just About Money
I had my second child when my first was just shy of 20 months old. My maternity leave equated to hell on earth. My daughter (an emotionally intelligent little …
Avoid This Advice About Your Sleeping Newborn
Everyone wants to help when you’re a new mom. A lot of it is (hopefully) well-intentioned, but may also be misguided. One of the top problems friends and family …
7 Reasons Co-Sleeping May Not Be So Bad
I will admit I was never a pro-sleep sharing parent. So, imagine my surprise when I discovered that Dr. William Sears — the king of attachment parenting — and …
How to Deal With Your Attention-Seeking Children
Attention. It’s one thing every child craves like a drug, though some children can never get enough of it. “(They) seem to have an insatiable desire for attention,” writes …
When Should You Call The Pediatrician?
Sick children. It’s a crazy terrain to navigate. You may run into difficulties when you’re trying to decide whether your child’s illness warrants heading in to the pediatrician or …
10 Things Pediatricians Want Parents to Know
Medical professionals are always “on the record,” so to speak, keeping them from giving you some mom-to-mom or parent-to-parent advice during your visit. They can certainly offer guidance when …
You Really Can Have it All with ‘The Second Shift’
When it comes to business professionals who also happen to be moms, it has historically been an all-or-nothing world. Women can take short — oftentimes unpaid — maternity leaves …
8 of the Most Outrageous Celebrity Baby Names
Why do celebrities go out of their way to name their children something outrageous? Is it the desire to set themselves apart from “the commoners?” Whether you agree with …
What to do if You Hate Playing with Your Kids
Playtime can be a point of pleasure or contention for parents. For some it comes natural, while others loathe the thought of getting into their child’s world. I get …
What You Need to Know About a New SIDS Study
Losing a child to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is both a mystery and a nightmare. A new SIDS study has found that, though statistics have declined since the …
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