You did it! You rocked that bump, birthed a brand new human and now it’s time to get back to that wardrobe for one. Not so fast, mama. If you’re…
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You did it! You rocked that bump, birthed a brand new human and now it’s time to get back to that wardrobe for one. Not so fast, mama. If you’re…
It is so exciting when children start to talk. They often begin by babbling or saying “Mama” or “Dada.” It is a beautiful time; we like to soak it all in as parents. But you may also wonder about their language skills and how to help your child learn new words and build their vocabulary. […]
It’s easy to understand the appeal of crib bumper pads for new parents. Those pre-baby weeks are a blur of frantic decisions about what you need to make your baby…
A shoutout to best friends who, by default (or definition?), are tasked with doing the things we can’t work up the nerve to do for ourselves. But it goes without…
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We might think the hard part is over once we’re out of the delivery room, and the rest will be all sunshine and roses, and we’ll spend our days cuddling our new sweet baby. But you ain’t seen nothing until you start the postpartum period. So many things happen after delivery that it can be […]
You might have heard of secure attachment or even about tiger moms. But have you heard of an elephant mom? How we parent our children has a long-term impact on their health and happiness. Our parenting style is the pattern of behaviors, values, and general approach we have to raise our children, including the way […]
Here’s the truth: Infertility really messed up my sex life, even after I had two babies via successful pregnancies. And I know I’m not alone. There are so many women…
As a mom with a new baby, your nutrition is always an afterthought. All eyes (and thoughts) revolve around your cute new baby! Nutrition for both mom and baby is essential postpartum and throughout your breastfeeding journey. By nourishing yourself with the best foods for breastfeeding, you provide your baby with many needed nutrients to […]
While being a parent is one of the greatest joys in life, it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. There is so much to keep up with that parents can often identify as chaos coordinators. From scheduling doctor appointments, play dates, extracurricular practices, preparing meals, cleaning the house, managing all of the big emotions from […]
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Are you expecting a new family member to make their arrival in October? If you are a lover of all things creepy and spooky, you are going to enjoy this list of Halloween names. It’s full of so many options for spooky names, creepy names, and horror names for boys and girls, including iconic characters […]
Raising humans is a tough job, and it looks different for everyone. There are countless parenting skills and qualities of a good parent that aid in successful child-rearing, but that doesn’t mean you must have every single skill under the sun mastered to be a good parent. Most parenting advice should be taken with a […]
Each labor can present differently, whether it’s your first baby or you have a couple of babies. What’s more, how you cope with labor may also be different. Whichever way you intend to go through labor, some hospital items can be made available to help you achieve your desired labor and delivery. You can use […]
Having a baby is one of a few events that change your life forever. The postpartum care period of pregnancy, sometimes called the fourth trimester, extends from the birth of your baby to 12 weeks.9 After giving birth, a woman goes through emotional, mental, and physical changes as her body returns to a pre-pregnancy state. […]
Breastfeeding discomforts can be quite a literal pain when they pop up. Caring for your baby while dealing with breastfeeding discomforts and concerns can be overwhelming and tiring. Some common breastfeeding difficulties may or may not present themselves during your journey. By being aware of these discomforts and knowing how to manage them, you will […]
The spooky season is upon us! You’ll probably agree it’s a great time to mix up some fun in the kitchen for (or with) your kiddos. Enter some go-to Halloween treats every October, like Pumpkin Rice Krispies treats, Halloween pretzel rods, and more! These kid-approved Halloween snacks are festive, simple to make (all are no-bake!), […]
If you’ve seen the movie or have young relatives who have, then you know how great of a film Disney’s Encanto is (and you can’t get the songs out of…
When I picture pregnancy, I rarely picture an ambivalent mother. In fact, with my first pregnancy, I experienced very few mixed feelings and I felt predominantly positive towards the pregnancy…
[This article was originally published on Jan. 18, 2021. It has been updated.] Between the COVID-19 pandemic, a divisive political landscape, and wildfires at home and abroad, the last few…