Being a new mom can be wonderful, but it can also be hectic, stressful and – well – maybe not quite what you imagined. Taking care of a tiny, needy human being can be rough, amidst all the joy and love. So, that’s why self-care becomes crucial for new moms. …
If you have a new dad in your life, hurray! It’s a big deal, becoming a father. You might be wondering how to celebrate this milestone and Father’s Day (which is June 17, 2018) is just around the corner. What better day to honor the new dad in your life …
Whether this is your first baby or your second (or third, or fourth!), preparing for the postpartum period is crucial. If you have a plan in place, it can help you have a more peaceful, relaxing birth and it can also save your sanity (and your partner’s!). The months before …
If you celebrate Easter, you are probably starting to think about putting baskets together for your kids. Of course, you are including a little candy, because what’s Easter without a little chocolate for breakfast? But if you want to go beyond the chocolate bunny and marshmallow chicks, we’ve got you …
Ah, Daylight Savings Time. Pre-kids, you probably didn’t mind it so much. Maybe it was a minor annoyance or a passing fancy. But as a parent, you likely dread this day and dislike it with the fire of 1,000 suns. If you have small children, Daylight Savings Time is when …
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month: It’s never too soon to take care of baby’s teeth February is a lot of things, but it’s also National Children’s Dental Health Month. If you have a baby (or if you are expecting one in 2018!) you might be wondering when you …
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and chances are, you know someone whose life has been affected by birth defects. Sadly, birth defects are common. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 33 babies are born each year with a birth defect. They are also the leading …
If you have a new mom in your life (whether it’s your partner, daughter, sister, cousin, friend) you might be wondering what she wants for the holidays. After all, the focus has probably been on baby for the past few months and while that’s great, new moms need some support …
Ah, the holidays. A time for families to gather, celebrate, hug, kiss….and maybe share germs. Ugh. If you have a baby, you might be worried about Aunt Ethel and her cough or Cousin Frank and his runny nose. Where people gather, germs are sure to follow – especially in the …
If you are nearing the end of your pregnancy, you probably have gotten your birth supplies, squared things away with your doctor or midwife and washed and folded countless tiny outfits and blankets. But have you packed your delivery toolbox? If you have everything ready for birth except some tried-and-true …
