Thinking Ahead: Sports and Activities
So here’s some science about preschoolers and even elementary-age children so that you don’t have to feel this societal pressure.
Easter Ideas for Baby
Baby’s first Easter is a special time, even though baby isn’t old enough to participate in an egg hunt or enjoy that chocolate bunny in their easter basket. So what are some gifts you can give to a newborn to help celebrate this special day with baby?
Mom Hacks Roundup
We skimmed the web this week and found some of the best parenting hacks you might not have seen. No scams in this, only things that really work!
How to Care for Yourself after Birth (Mom Edition)
There are more than enough resources telling you how to take care of your newborn baby after birth. But the baby isn’t the only one whose body just experienced a major medical event! Now, if you’re an expecting mom reading this, you may need to start by advocating for yourself.
Don’t Worry About “Getting Back to Normal”
If you are a new parent, or will be soon, you might have this concept in your mind. “Getting Back to Normal” is a sneaking idea that permeates a lot of the language around birth and parenthood.
Fun Facts About Babies
Who doesn’t love fun trivia? Win at board game night! Amaze your friends! Start conversations!
Permission to Feel Bad
It’s okay to not feel your best after giving birth. Maybe your birth probably didn’t go the way you expected. Even if everything went overall well, there were probably moments that felt like a nightmare. Things that you didn’t think could happen in the same space as something as good as birth should be.
Three Tips for Reading to Baby
Reading with your baby has a myriad of benefits, from increasing your connection to building vocabulary! Here are our best tips!
Understanding Baby’s Cues
Many women feel like they missed a handbook or a year in school that everyone else got. The “mom instinct” everyone else talks about seems to have skipped them. But I would like to assure you that you CAN have the mom instincts!
To Share Pictures of Your Baby or Not
You look down at your baby doing something sweet and adorable, and snap a picture. The picture is perfect in every way. You pull up Instagram. Should you post that picture? Here are some things to consider.