Nothing could have prepared me for the extreme exhaustion that accompanied being a new parent. I was so tired that I could barely function. There wasn’t enough caffeine in the world to keep me going and I knew the sleepless nights had to end. When I first heard about the Ferber method, it just sounded …
Childhood is full of developmental milestones and the acquisition of new skills. After your child has mastered basic gross motor skills, they’re going to need some time to work on their fine motor skills. These fine motor skills will help your child throughout their life. If you’ve been wondering how you can help strengthen your …
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Juggling a new baby’s needs is a tough job. If you’re nursing, you’re always on call. Unless you plan to have your little one with you every moment of every day, you’re probably going to need to be pumping breast milk. There are a lot of reasons you may look to pumping as a solution …
Does your understanding of cloth diapers include complicated folds and sharp safety pins? You may be surprised to learn cloth diapers have come a long way since then—I know I was. I was also surprised to learn that there are quite a few benefits of cloth diapers as well. Have you been considering using cloth …
If you have a new infant—or have one on the way—you’re probably hearing a lot about tummy time. Have you found yourself wondering “What is tummy time? And why is it so important?” Before I had my first child, I didn’t know what tummy time really was. And I didn’t understand how incredibly important it actually is. …
Screen time. In today’s connected world, there are more and more reasons to experience screen time. Screens are so prevalent, it’s hard to avoid them altogether. Having children only complicates the matter—do you find yourself wondering what the right amount of screen time for kids is? Your children are likely living a very different childhood …
Weaning probably seemed like a long way off when you were trying to get the hang of breast feeding in the first few blurry days of motherhood. It certainly did for me. But now your baby is happy and healthy and already interested in what you’re eating—if you’ve been thinking about moving forward with baby …
The number of milestones that a child goes through in the first few years of life is nothing short of mind boggling. While the move from a crib to a bed might not be as big as your child’s first words or steps, it’s a major accomplishment nonetheless. While this transition is exciting, it doesn’t …
The first year of an infant’s life is quite remarkable. Things change so quickly, and it seems like every time you turn around, your baby is conquering some new milestone. Throw in the fact that as a parent, you don’t get much sleep, and that whole first year goes by in a spectacular, blissful, overwhelming …
Thumb sucking can be one of the cutest things that infants and toddlers do. As your toddler enters early childhood though, it’s a good idea to start thinking about ending this habit. While thumb sucking has its benefits for infants, it has a number of harmful effects for older children. Luckily, this is a challenge …
Colic is one of those things that you often hear about, and hope that you don’t have to experience. It’s reasonably common though. So, a lot of people have a friend or a relative that has had a colicky baby. It’s also somewhat misunderstood. Almost all babies do their fair share of crying. So, it’s …
While some babies are born with a few teeth, most of them are all gums. Before long though, little baby teeth will start to emerge. It doesn’t happen all at once. It will just be one or two at first. Then, a couple more. Then one day, your little one will be flashing a full …
Welcoming a baby into the world is one of the most exciting and wonderful experiences that you can have. It’s also a bit scary and overwhelming at times. There is so much to learn and do, and it really changes your life forever. There are also lots and lots of things to worry about, and …
Flying with a baby can be daunting. Even experienced jet setters often get a little bit anxious about their first trip with an infant in tow. Don’t fret though. While, it’s certainly not a walk in the park, it doesn’t have to be terribly difficult either. Below is a guide on how to travel with …
As a new parent, there are lots and lots of new skills that you will need to learn. Even the most basic things like diapering a child take practice. Bathing your newborn baby is one of those things that you might think is obvious until you actually go to do it. Then, you realize there …
One of the milestones that children go through in the first few years of life is potty training, and what a milestone it is. Learning to walk and talk are fun and all, but the end of dirty diapers? Now, that is a milestone! In this article, we cover the right time to start potty …
Young children love to explore. Unfortunately sometimes they stumble upon things that aren’t safe. In this post, we cover all of the steps that you will need to take to childproof your home. We also touch on lots of potential hazards and things that can go wrong if they are not addressed. The point here …
One of the biggest challenges of parenting is getting your little one to sleep. Unlike a lot of other areas of development, sleep has a pretty direct impact on mom and dad as well. When baby doesn’t sleep through the night, mom and dad don’t sleep through the night. Of course, if you want to …
There are all kinds of milestones in the first few years of life, and seeing teeth start to come in is a big one. Before you know it, that gummy smile will be replaced by a full set of pearly whites. While this can be exciting for parents, it can also be painful for baby. …
It might come as a surprise to you, but raising a baby is quite an expensive ordeal. There are all kinds of large purchases that you will need to make upfront, and then there are also a number of ongoing expenses. In this article, I have outlined the cost of raising a baby in the …
One of the first major decisions that you will make as a new mom is whether or not to breastfeed your baby. For some new mothers this comes naturally, and for others it can be quite challenging. However, there are lot of benefits of breastfeeding. So, even if it’s difficult at first, it’s worth trying …
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