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Sometimes, a baby will cry for hours on end leaving parents concerned and exhausted. This could be due to a condition called “Colic.” Colic and excessive crying accounts for one of the most common reasons for visiting the pediatrician in the first four months of a baby’s life.
Read MorePreparing your life and home for a new child isn’t a task to be taken lightly; there’s a lot of planning involved, preparations to make, and worries to handle. For many new parents, the thought of making such serious changes to their lifestyle is stressful because they don’t want to make any mistakes. Every parent wants a perfect environment for their little one to grow up in.
Read MoreAs a new parent, your days are occupied with everything you do to care for someone else. So, it makes sense that you would forget to care for yourself along the way. However, self-care is not just an option for new parents. It is a necessity for keeping yourself healthy and your mood balanced, but how can you fit self-care into a schedule that is already full of diaper changes and feedings? Its much easier if you keep these helpful tips in mind.
Read MoreTeaching your children how to read at a young age can seem daunting. But we have provided four practical steps that will not only give you a jump start on their training but will equip you to succeed in the endeavor.
Read MoreWhether it is sleep when the baby sleeps, taking shifts at night, or even trading off nights, each couple is different, but the common denominator is that all parents need sleep. But why? Let’s explore the importance of new parents’ sleep.
Read MoreDuring the first year of life, children undergo an enormous amount of development. While most of these changes take place while they are sleeping, there are a few things that you can do during the day to assist in their development.
Read MoreHaving children does not mean you have to stop your travel bug. Learn a handful of helpful tips for traveling with a new baby and especially with breastmilk! Travel like a pro and be a pro at parenting all at the same time. Whether going international or to the next state over, these tips will minimize stress and maximize the fun!
Read MoreTraveling by car full of kids can be tough, from having enough snacks to keeping the kids entertained. Get prepared for the chaos by putting together travel activity binders for the kids! Pack them full of coloring pages, educational activities and more! Check out the link to 28 free printable activities!
Read MoreBeing able to stop a child's tantrum is not nearly as easy as we would all like it to be, let's face it. We will never be able to prevent kids from becoming upset, but we can learn to help them work through their frustration and gain skills to assist in the future.
Read MoreAfter having your baby, it is increasingly challenging to find the time to care for yourself amid feedings, diaper changes, and everything else that comes with motherhood. Keeping yourself healthy should still be a priority in your day to day; this blog is full of helpful snacks that are easy to put together despite the chaos!
Read MoreBecoming a new parent comes with a lot of “firsts.” We wanted to create a series that documents all of the milestones your baby will reach during their first year of life. Our first blog of the series focuses on the first three months of milestones for your baby as well as the milestones new parents reach, enjoy!
Read MoreCaring for an infant is no easy job! The first twelve months can be difficult; here is a quick and easy guide to help make caring for an infant a little easier!
Read MoreA lot of good things have come out of the technology boom of the 21st century. On the other hand, we have seen a major increase in cyberbullying. Many people of all ages suffer from cyberbullying but majority of those are young kids. Learn how to protect your kids from cyberbullying and ways to prevent it!
Read MoreAll of us can look back at our teenage years and reimagine the struggles we faced. A lot has changed since then but one thing hasn’t changed and that is teenagers are still experiencing the same issues today. Maintaining a positive body image is very difficult; read more to learn how you can be a more positive influence on your teen!
Read MoreParenthood is hectic and hard to predict the unexpected. Therefore, being prepared for anything will help alleviate some stress surrounding the day to day. By preparing healthy snacks before hand you won’t have to worry about buying a bag of potato chips because you forgot a snack for after school! Read this weeks blog for 30 healthy snacks you can make for the kids!
Read MoreBeing a single parent is not easy; being a single father can sometimes be more difficult due to stigmas surrounding single fathers. This weeks blog is dedicated to those single father struggles and ways to overcome them; enjoy!
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