Rookie Moms writes on a fetal doppler: there are a lot of good and fun reasons to get a fetal doppler but they should be used responsibly. While they can provide enjoyment listening to baby’s heartbeat and reassure a mother that the baby is indeed living, parents should remember that fetal dopplers are tools and it takes a lot of

The ages between two and three years old are tough, because this is the time in which your child is developing language skills along with some independence while still lacking in the areas of self control and communication. When your toddler has a meltdown, they are specifically trying to communicate that they are upset, but they do not quite have

Research shows that sugar, in excess, is detrimental to children’s health for a number of reasons, including depressing their immune systems and causing dental cavities. Furthermore, sugar can increase brain inflammation, which can lead to depression and anxiety. The good news is that there are some very simple ways to reduce your child’s sugar intake. First, get rid of the

According to Bruno Bettelheim, child expert and author of A Good Enough Parent, the best parents are the ones that do not strive for perfection in their parenting or in their children. The good enough parent focuses on their child’s present experience rather than with their future as an adult. They attempt to understand and respect their children for who

Do you ever have those days when you feel like you’re just not that good of a parent? How can we appropriately measure the success of a parent? If it seems like a daunting task, you wouldn’t be incorrect. In his new article, Daniel Wong lays out the top 12 skills that all of those seemingly perfect parents possess. It

Baby’s first year is filled with so many adventures, changes, and challenges for new parents. There is a lot to learn, most of which you’ll find easiest to learn when it happens to you. Nonetheless, this helpful guide makes it easie to learn what to expect during various intervals of baby’s life. What will happen at six months of age?

Mood swings during pregnancy are normal. They occur due to rapidly changing hormones, worries of life changes, and the physical discomforts of pregnancies. Estrogen levels soar during your first twelve weeks of pregnancy. Estrogen reacts with Serotonin which is known to affect happiness. In the first three months of pregnancy, Progesterone levels also skyrocket. Progesterone is associated with relaxing of

Breastfeeding can be a challenge for any new mom, but when you’re a breastfeeding mom who is going back to work, the challenges are more difficult than before. But, many new moms successfully return to work and breastfeed and the 10 tips here can ensure that you’re one of those moms. What can you do to ensue a smooth transition

There is a practice called sleep training in which mothers allow their infants under six months of age cry until they fall asleep. Unfortunately, this can lead to a wide variety of negative outcomes, and is not seen as productive by many pediatricians. When an infant in this age range is crying, it naturally raises stress hormones that deplete the

Although you may never be able to exactly predict when your bundle of joy will arrive, there are several signs that it is right around the corner. If you find yourself urinating more frequently, this is often due to the baby pressing on your bladder from moving downwards in the womb. Due to an arrangement of pelvic ligaments, you also