My daughter is a people pleaser, but that’s actually putting it mildly. She feels very guilty when other people don’t get what they want, even if it means she doesn’t get what she wants. She would rather be taken advantage of than to stand up for herself if it meant that the other person got to be happy. She will

Exercise during pregnancy depends on what you were already capable of before pregnancy, but it’s important to remember not to over do it. Remember to listen to your body, if your body is telling you to rest then do it. Don’t keep going when you become exhausted. One of the most over looked things to fight fatigue in pregnancy, are

Breast fed babies are some of the healthiest because of all the vitamins and nutrients that it provides that a baby needs to grow properly. There are some foods to avoid though, if you’re breastfeeding, because what you take in, the baby also does. Dairy is among the top choice of food that you will want to avoid because it

Investing in a secondhand crib mattress may save a lot of money initially, but it may not be the best idea in the long-run. You must be completely aware of the previous usage of the crib mattress, since spills and bodily fluids can result in mold and bacteria build-up. Since each crib mattress is different, you also need to ensure

Sometimes comments on forums are less than friendly or helpful especially on parenting forums. There are some though, that stick with you and help to change your perspective on parenting all together. There are fourteen comments here that may help to change your perspective or just make you feel a lot less alone. Some comments online are designed to make

When your children are more engaged with what they are doing while handling the possessions, they are more likely to respect those objects and to treat them with better care. Young children just don’t posses that internal desire to protect their things because they just don’t value them enough, they need to be taught to. You have to engage with

A bedtime routine is something that can be both beneficial towards the parent and child involved. A bedtime routine can be very simple and should really only take about 20-30 minutes and involve about 4 or 5 steps. The routine should take place in the child’s sleep space so that they can get comfortable with understanding that bedtime is near

Constipation is common for babies because their digestive system isn’t fully developed yet, so it won’t take much to throw off their digestive system. One thing that will throw it off is formula, formula causes constipation more than formula does. There are some foods that will help with constipation for older babies who are eating solids that will help naturally

We expect more from our children than we do for ourselves it seems, at least that’s the impression you get when you read any comment section online about parenting. People love to shame other parents, especially mothers. There’s a definite rivalry out there about who is doing it better. It is a little silly if you think about it, why

Baby blues are the symptoms that many women experience after giving birth to their baby. It involves periods of sadness that level out after a few weeks, and post natal depression, also called postpartum depression, is much worse. One in ten women suffer from post natal depression, the number could actually be higher because not all women seek help for