Loving our children is said to be the best thing any Mom can do to be a good parent -loving her children in the good times as well as in the bad. That being said, read on for four other tips to parent confidently. Planning is important, but being able to adapt is paramount. Parenting brings with it a multitude

Delivering a baby is an act that both physically and emotionally drains the mother, so it should be no surprise that postpartum depression appears without women understanding that it has. In hew new blog post, Anna Glezer summarizes the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and full on psychosis and outlines several ways to start addressing the problem. By focusing

Speaking from experience, the only things that a new mother desires is to have a healthy child, and to feel like they are a good mom at the end of the day. In her new blog post, Martha Sears shares her personal experience with becoming a mother for the first time along with some of the books she read on

Water safety is absolutely essential when it comes to children, especially since drowning is the leading cause of death among children under four, as well as teenagers. Supervision is a key aspect in water safety, and this doesn’t just include pools and large bodies of water. There should also be adequate supervision in bath tubs and small fish ponds. Swimming

It’s perfectly normal for first-time parents to feel nervous about how to take care of their newborn. One great source of support is your hospital where you gave birth. They often provide lactation specialists to guide you through the process of nursing your baby. They also can teach you the in’s and out’s of burping, changing, and holding an infant

One of the most important lessons any person could learn in life is to be your own champion and do what you feel in your heart is the correct course of action for yourself. In her new blog post, Rachel touches on the topic of uncertainty and fear that children may have in life. She tells her story of connecting

Becoming a mother isn’t something that happens overnight and with only two choices for ensuring your little one gets fed; The Conversation has compiled a short blog post on ways to make breastfeeding less of a chore. By announcing your decision to your loved ones as early as possible, doing an adequate amount of research before baby arrives, managing the

Most injuries that occur in the home are predictable and preventable. If you have a toddler, consider making safety changes to your home. In the kitchen, stove knob covers can help keep youngsters out of trouble, or you can use a door barrier to keep them out entirely. Locks and safety catches can be placed on cabinets and drawers. Button

Pregnancy and parenting are probably the one topic most humans disagree on the most, and as the mother, unwelcomed advice can be largely stressful. In her new blog post, Annabel Morgan shares 7 pieces of the worst advice she ever received. This advice included but was not limited to, not lifting your arms above your head, the definitive effects of

Babies scream and cry in order to signal to their parents that they need something. Since babies cannot talk, sometimes it is hard to figure out how to stop the crying. A slow and gradual cry probably means that your baby is tired. A more intense cry can mean that the baby is hungry. The cry will stay intense until