New Parent Survival Kit with Practical Tips
Nursery complete? Check! Hospital Bag Packed? Check! You have baby’s things all ready to welcome him or her home. But, what about you? Before those contractions start, you may …
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It’s Not You, It’s Baby: Coming to Terms with Motherhood’s Hard Truths
From the moment you first held your child in your arms (soaked in birthing fluid though they may have been) they had your heart. All of the expectations you’d …
Fun Developmental Activities For Babies
Every baby develops rapidly during their first year of life but at their own pace. That understood, there are still several things you can do as a parent that …
Mommy/Daughter Time: Ways to Spend Quality Time With Your Toddler
There is something about the relationship between a mother and daughter. A daughter is a direct reflection of her mother. She either looks like her mother, with the personality …
5 Things Newborn Babies Need (and It’s Not Stuff)
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 …
Top tips for dads on bonding with your baby
Dad and Baby Bonding As a newborn’s father, I can attest to the challenge some men will face with immediate bonding with baby. For a mother, in most cases, …
4 Young Veterans Talk About Birth and Fatherhood
Fatherhood starts out on a weird note. Mother and child rightly steal the show when it comes to childbirth. But there is also perspective we hear from much less …
7 Signs of a Good Daycare Center
Choosing a daycare center involves being patient, observing, and asking plenty of questions. Your choice of daycare depends on your needs and preferences. Some parents are more interested …
How to Handle Baby Crying in Public Places
How do you feel when you see a baby crying? Worse yet, how do you feel when it’s your baby crying uncontrollably in public? Frustrated? Embarrassed? Some parents get …
How to Burp a Sleeping Baby
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 …
Baby Care Tips and Trends From Around the Globe
Argentine parents let their kids stay up until all hours; Japanese parents let 7-year-olds ride the subway by themselves; Danish parents leave their kids sleeping in a stroller on …
Child Water Safety in 5 Easy Steps
Child water safety is an important consideration for all parents and guardians. Sadly enough, childhood drowning happens more than we’d like to admit. In fact, statistics show that drowning …
Gentle Ways to Help An Overtired Baby Fall Asleep
If you’re a new mom, don’t be surprised the first time you have an overtired baby on your hands! Your little one’s brain is developing at a rapid pace …
What Is the Ideal Temperature for Baby’s Room?
You want the best for your newborn. As you’re preparing the nursery, you meticulously check through your list to make sure you have everything you need. Suddenly it dawns …
How to Cure Baby Neck Rash: Get Rid of it Fast!
You walk in to watch your gorgeous little bundle of joy sleeping peacefully in her crib. She shifts positions, pulling her head up slightly, giving you a great view …
Baby Sleep Music: Make Lullabies a Part of Your Baby’s Routine
Baby sleep music is a simple and effective way to relax your little one for a good night’s rest. Keeping in mind that mom needs sleep too, the perfect …
16 Incredible Mommy Blogs
If you are interested in all things mommy then you are in the right place. Here are 16 incredible mommy blogs that you should be following! Every topic from …
Parent/Child Bonding: Songs to Sing to Baby
Singing to be Baby is a wonderful and easy way to bond and show your love and affection. Choosing songs to sing to Baby shouldn’t be hard – just …
Quick Tips for Baby’s First Bath at Home
If you are like most parents, whether this is your first baby or tenth, Baby’s first bath at home can be a little nerve-wracking. Baby’s first bath at home …
How to Discipline Your Baby without Spanking
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 …
