All babies experience periods of fussiness. Even if you respond instinctively to soothe your baby, there will likely come a time when nothing seems to work and you need to…
All babies experience periods of fussiness. Even if you respond instinctively to soothe your baby, there will likely come a time when nothing seems to work and you need to…
It’s 2 a.m. and my six-month-old daughter is wide awake. She isn’t crying, and she isn’t hungry—she’s perfectly happy to be hanging out, as long as I don’t leave her…
Babies undoubtedly require so much love, care, nurture and guidance from parents. From birth to cradle, they demand so much attention, pampering and so, parents take extra care to ensure…
The new baby smell doesn’t always trigger the same reaction in everyone. You may not notice if you are not a parent and have little experience with babies. It’s way more common for a mother to recognize that sweet scent in their first few weeks. Scents can trigger memories. If you are a mom to […]
Night sweats: Put this on the list of things no one told me about when I had my first baby. If you’re experiencing postpartum night sweats, you’ll know it—mostly since…
Parents and caregivers will want to check their cabinets after baby and children’s product manufacturer Soojimus issued a mandatory recall of its Cupkin stainless steel cups. The drinkware sets have unsafe lead levels, and people should immediately discard the cups if they have them at home. Here’s everything we know about the recall. The Cups […]
A frustrated mother recently went viral for sharing a story after her husband received compliments from strangers during a shopping trip with the pair’s two children. The Maryland mama was upset because her husband wasn’t doing anything she hadn’t done hundreds of times before — yet he was praised simply because he was a man. […]
Post-natal vitamins are vital for breastfeeding mothers as they need a whole lot of energy to resuscitate from the stress of pregnancy, childbirth and their new role of weaning their…
I have many anxieties as a parent. Some are mundane, like I hope my three-year-old will eat her dinner tonight or she makes many friends at school. Others are more long-term, like hoping she finds a path in life where she feels happy and fulfilled. But the one I find myself thinking about more often […]
If you are having a vaginal delivery, a non-complicated birth is what you would likely want. But sometimes you and your medical provider may require assistance through forceps delivery. Going into labor is exciting, but it can also be nerve-racking. You are excited to meet your little bundle of joy, but you may also have […]
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Over the years, there’s been a lot of discourse regarding who becomes the default parent in heterosexual relationships. (Spoiler alert: it’s almost always mom.) Now, we may have proof that moms are carrying an extra load regarding childcare. This is thanks to a recent scientific experiment that tested where moms and dads rank when schools […]
Foods are essential for babies’ overall growth and development. However, fast foods have now become a daily routine in many homes, partly due to tight work schedules and job demands….
Motif Medical is a favorite of ours for its quality, user-friendly, sophisticated breast pumps for modern moms like the Motif Luna and Motif Aura. Our Editor-in-Chief, Nina Spears — The Baby Chick®, has been recommending their products to her clients for years and used them herself when she exclusively pumped for her second child. Motif […]
Babies require so much love, care and protection, hence, it is important for mums and dads to ensure they adopt healthy lifestyles. Extra care should be taken to guaranty good…
Nothing brings vulnerability out of a woman like being pregnant. Between the rapidly changing pregnancy hormones, changes to the body, and the anticipation of bringing a new life into the world, expecting moms have every right to whatever thoughts cross their minds. And there are plenty of pregnant mom thoughts they wish they could say. […]
Parents everywhere can breathe a bit easier this fall, knowing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a long-lasting drug to protect children under age two from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). AstraZeneca is selling the new drug under the brand Beyfortus. It will contain an antibody capable of helping our youngest fight the potentially […]
Vomiting in babies can be a source of concern to parents, particularly when it is recurrent. Babies often throw up, particularly in their first year, as they are just developing…
In this episode, Liz speaks with singer and songwriter Christina Perri, who you may know from her songs, “Jar of Hearts” and “A Thousand Years,” the love theme for Twilight….
Father and podcast host Jay Acunzo reached viral fame recently when he shared his thoughts on modern parenting. Jay’s honest take on the realities of today’s families hit home with lots of people. This prompted many to jump into the thread and share their struggles and situations. We couldn’t have said much of this better […]