Learn how much sleep children of all ages need, recommended bedtimes, and tips for helping them sleep better.
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Learn how much sleep children of all ages need, recommended bedtimes, and tips for helping them sleep better.
You may have heard of it before, experienced it yourself, or been around a mama-to-be with strict food preferences to prevent feelings of sickness, also known as pregnancy food aversion. Food aversion can be described as an intense dislike of a specific food caused by the look, smell, or taste. Someone may have such a […]
Positive affirmations to help you believe you are strong, brave, and capable of enduring these long months of pregnancy.
A mom reflects on packing up baby clothes for the first time — and the heart-wrenching realization that time flies by in the blink of an eye.
Miscarriage is incredibly common. Among women who know they are pregnant, 10% to 25% will have a miscarriage. But just because it’s common, it doesn’t mean it’s easy to know…
Learn about cradle cap (or seborrheic dermatitis), treatment methods to get rid of it, whether you can prevent it, and when to call a doctor.
As time passes, things change, and this is especially true when it comes to naming babies. What once was popular has been replaced by hip and trendy names. We see fewer “Johns” and more “Arlos.” There are so many influences on baby naming, and it shifts often. My boys have some of the most common […]
Spring is on the horizon, and with it comes Easter! This is a great time to celebrate with friends and family. It is also an occasion to start wearing your pastels and seersucker fabrics again. Dressing for the warmer weather is so much fun, and there are many cute Easter outfits to choose from. We’ve […]
Whenever I meet with midwifery clients, a question I’m often asked is, ‘What is my philosophy around birth?’ That’s an easy one for me—my philosophy is whatever your philosophy is….
Review seven breastfeeding positions for mom and baby, along with tips for successful breastfeeding and what positions to avoid.
A neuroscientist, nutrition expert, and mom provides the secret to getting your children to eat more vegetables without the added headache.
There are plenty of free childbirth videos online. In fact, one could argue there are too many. How can you find the videos that are the most helpful, inspirational, and educational?…
Learn whether you can run and jog during each trimester of pregnancy, along with tips for doing so safely, potential risks, and when to stop.
After doing your research and seeing all the amazing benefits breast milk offers your baby, you decide you will exclusively breastfeed. Way to go, mama! But now your doctor recommends you give your baby supplemental vitamin D when breastfeeding. You’re thinking, “Why? I thought breast milk was all my baby needed.” Don’t worry; breast milk […]
A toddler mom shares her tips and tricks for making the most out of playdates with other mamas and young children.
Gentle parenting is a nurturing style of raising children that allows parents to partner with their little ones to promote their growth and development. This parenting style encourages open communication and reflection, leading children to make positive choices independently. Gentle parenting moves away from seeing a child’s behavior as neither good nor bad. Children can […]
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Learn why pretend play is important and how to encourage imaginative or make-believe play to support a child’s well-being and development.
An expert doula with over 10 years of experience shares her top tips on picking the right doula for you and what to consider.
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Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course
Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course)