For Parents Archive

For new parents, buying used baby items doesn’t always seem like the safest choice. But what if used baby items are not only safe but the smartest way to …

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. …

You’ve probably felt like you are the best auntie or uncle for your nephews and nieces. You’ve watched them grow, played with them, gave them awesome gifts on special …

I have never really been afraid of depression. Upon learning what was happening inside my body — my own physiological limitations — I actually felt empowered. Through intervention, I …

Traveling with a toddler doesn’t have to be the nightmare many people make it out to be. Lugging luggage with a cranky, tired child in tow is no fun, …

One of the most trying things about breastfeeding at night is the lack of sleep that goes along with it.  Whether you are just drifting off to sleep or …

Being a nurturing parent comes more easily to some than others, but it can be practiced too. What qualities do you want your growing little ones to present in …

Trying to live life on a routine with a new baby can seem impossible, but it’s not hopeless. Rigid schedules certainly won’t work. Babies, especially newborns, need your flexibility …

If you’re a doting mom or dad and you happen to have a Twitter account, we’re going to bet you tweet about your kids – and not just about …

Few things can be more frustrating than not being able to pinpoint exactly what your baby needs. Your baby has expressed what he wants and expects a response…fast! If …

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” …

Is your little one keeping you up at night? Too much tossing and turning? If this sounds familiar, you should know that you’re not alone! So many parents out …

Nowadays, there is an app for everything! When to drink water, how many steps you need to do in a day, and now there are even breastfeeding apps. Yes, …

If you’re a first-time mom, you’ll be surprised by the amount of stuff you’ll need to pack for baby when you travel. To make your next trip easier (and …