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Learning sight words can be a helpful step in learning to read. Sight words appear most frequently in text and are often tricky to sound out phonetically. Memorizing these words may be helpful for early readers to become fluent and confident. However, rote memorization can be tedious for young learners. Fortunately, many fun and interactive […]

During pregnancy, it’s common for there to be a lot of attention on the baby registry, the nursery, the growing bump, and the birth process. What isn’t paid enough attention to (in my opinion) is what life will actually look like once the new baby is born. The postpartum period. While it’s lovely to focus […]

Night feedings are essential for their growth for the first few months of your baby’s life, but you’ll eventually move to gentle night weaning. Today’s society portrays the image that babies should be sleeping through the night almost immediately. And eventually, your baby will sleep for more extended periods at night, but night feedings are […]

When you think of all the gorgeous Hollywood moms out there, who stands out as someone who rocks motherhood and balances her success with a genuine sense of humor and love of life? Chances are actress Blake Lively and her kids top your list. (She tops ours too!) Now a mom of four — yes, […]

Keeping your house clean and sanitized is essential, probably even more so due to Covid-19, especially during cold and flu season when germs run wild. We all have our favorite cleaning products that we turn to for different surfaces and situations. However, many cleaners on the market contain harmful ingredients that can be hazardous to […]

If you ask a mom what she wants for Mother’s Day, there’s a good chance she’ll say, “I don’t want anything.” This doesn’t go for every mom, obviously. Many hardworking women have a list ready to go when asked—and they don’t hold back. Designer shoes, a weekend away, an Instant Pot. They deserve all the […]

Let’s face it, raising children is expensive. There are so many things they need and even more that they outgrow, and having a budget-friendly baby item list with you is crucial. It’s not always easy to know which items are essential and which are not. It’s even harder to find certain things that are decently […]

Childbirth in America is changing, and expectant mothers are becoming more vested in finding natural options. This has led to a rise in water births — a delivery in a tub full of water rather than a bed — which has been shown to increase a mom’s comfort during childbirth while decreasing their pain. If […]

Pregnancy is a time of significant change and increased physical demand. Mainly due to hormones, pregnant women are at an increased risk for conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. These issues almost always resolve after giving birth because the placenta causes them. However, even though they resolve, it is essential to know whether […]

One of the best things about having your “village” along with you on your parenting journey is that Target is also there. And not just because they have Starbucks in the store, the best Dollar Spot ever, and endless throw pillows that bring you joy when filling the rest of your cart with diapers and […]

As the end of pregnancy approaches, it is nearly impossible not to start symptom spotting, anticipating, and guessing when labor will begin and when you will meet your new baby. A due date is an estimate, but the mind games we play toward the end of the third trimester can be all-consuming. Every twinge leaves […]

Not everyone’s journey to parenthood looks the same. Some families experience infertility struggles and take fertility treatments like IVF or choose a surrogate. Other families decide that fostering or adoption is the right course for them. There are many ways to become a parent, and we recognize and value each one. To us, as soon […]

If you’ve been a parent for a few years, more than likely, you’ve heard the dreaded words, “Mommy, I’m bored.” And for many of us, that phrase isn’t often met with the most positive responses. First, we roll our eyes in frustration because our kids have nine billion toys to play with; how do they […]

Attention moms, dads, and parents everywhere: If you need to hear it today, you’re doing amazing. Trust me; as a mama of two under two, I understand it is sometimes easier said (or read or heard) than believed. But really, you’re doing a great job. As parents, we’re constantly questioning ourselves and could use some […]

Oh, my goodness; you feel huge. You may have had a baby before, but you feel like your baby is measuring big this time. Or your doctor or midwife tells you they think your baby is big or has fetal macrosomia. But what does that mean? Is it dangerous? Can you have a vaginal delivery? […]

As if the newness and pressure of becoming a parent aren’t enough, many new mothers are contending with postpartum fitness myths and misinformation surrounding the experience after childbirth – which can leave them feeling inadequate. A reality check will help you focus on what’s important. So, let’s run through some postpartum myths you should ignore. […]

For generations, women enduring the mental and physical pain of miscarriage suffered alone, in silence. Even though their friends, neighbors, and family members were often experiencing the same heartbreaking loss, it wasn’t discussed. And because miscarriage was kept hidden, a sense of shame surrounded it, sending the false message to mothers that somehow losing the […]