“You’re so smart!” “You’re so talented!” “You’re so good at that!” Do any of these sound familiar? Of course they do! It’s how many (if not most) parents in the …
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There are so many firsts to celebrate, and that includes your first Valentine’s Day with baby! Baby’s First Valentine’s Day Sayings You want to make sure that you celebrate this …
How many times have you read, or heard, that what you eat does not affect your breast milk? A study in the scientific journal Lipids says otherwise. A 1999 study (Lipids …
You’ve figured out what gift to get your baby, and you may have even figured out what to do together as a family to have a little fun, but have …
Does your baby hate sleeping in his crib? Does he sleep peacefully in your arms, but then cry the instant you try to put him down? Or does your baby …
Chances are you’re thinking things newborn babies need refers to literal “things,” objects, stuff. Diapers. Clothes. A newborn car seat. Yes, all those “things” are important, but let’s talk about …
You need a lactation consultant because breastfeeding is new to you. If you grew up watching your mom or other family members breastfeed regularly you may be more informed than …
Avoiding sleep deprivation as a new mom is like avoiding aching legs when training for a marathon. It just doesn’t happen. So enough with the “sleep when baby sleeps” and …
Babies tend to fall asleep while nursing or being bottle-fed (which is entirely okay and developmentally appropriate, by the way!). But, this poses an issue for parents who wonder how …
Many parents think discipline isn’t necessary until Baby becomes a toddler. The truth is, all discipline starts with your relationship with your child – and that starts on Day 1! …
Shame, according to Merriam-Webster.com, is “a painful emotion caused by consciousness of guilt, shortcoming, or impropriety.” But shame isn’t all bad! Dr. Laura Markham of Aha! Parenting says children learn from …
Babywearing might seem like too much work in the beginning. First, you have to research all the different babywearing slings and wraps and carriers. Then you have to spend the …
At 10-months-old, very soon after she learned to walk, my little one got on a scooter and rode away. After watching the older kids ride, she figured she was a …
If you’re a parent in America, you rank as one of the unhappiest in the world according to a recent study. Why? Because parents in the United States have the …
When you’re starting your baby registry, baby bibs are high on the list, aren’t they? But if you’re a first-time mom, you may not even know which baby bibs are …
You’re eager to bond with your baby, but newborns and infants aren’t always the most interactive bunch. Newborns sleep most of the time and infants can’t walk or talk just yet …
Bringing home a newborn is a momentous occasion, and there are many details that need to be figured out beforehand. Like, where will your baby sleep? Traditionally, babies have slept …
When I was pregnant, everyone said I needed to add a diaper bag to my baby registry. Okay. I tried. But all the diaper bags I found were just…not my …
When I first started nursing and got sore nipples (including one cracked nipple due to a shallow latch and Baby’s super-strong suck), my midwife recommended lanolin. > Click here for …
Love and acceptance aren’t always easy, especially if you have a young child whose temperament you find difficult. Maybe you’re a talker and your little one is the silent, shy …