Recently, FitBit has allowed people to look into the sleeping habits of new mothers, and the findings might explain why you’re allowed to be a little cranky. Sara McGinnis with babycenter did an experiment with her sister-in-law, who’s still recovering from childbirth. And what did she and FitBit find? That she was only able to sleep for small increments of
Read moreEver wonder just how much money it costs to successfully deliver a baby? These breakdowns from Mama Natural, The New York Times, and Midwifery Care illuminate it.
Read moreBeing a parent brings a new hassle and challenge every day. Sometimes it can be as simple as figuring out how to reapply a broken Barbie arm, and sometimes it can be reconstructing the way you do everything. So, it’s probably a good thing we live in a digital age of invention. Joyce Slaton with babycenter has found thirteen new
Read moreCooking with your children can be one of the funnest ways to introduce them to a whole new world of taste, counting, and life skills. All it takes is one cup of whipping cream, half a tablespoon of vanilla, just a pinch of sugar and a single mason jar with lid. Then just mix them all and give it to
Read moreHeroes can come out of unexpected places. A friendly stranger sometimes turns out to be the hero they never knew they could be. Herman McGarrah was taking the train last week when such an event presented itself. Pamela Ferrell and a stranger were lifting her one year old granddaughter Tabrina down the stairs to reach the New York City subways
Read moreWhen you’re raising your children, it can be difficult to get some things across. But turning learning into a game is the best way to go about it. MPMK has a series of counting games, recipes to introduce them to the kitchen, and new, inventive ways to play with your children and teach them at the same time. Learning and
Read moreCar seats have saved countless lives, but that doesn’t mean they protect everyone. The Dodd family in Oklahoma went through their worst nightmare when their 11-week old son Shepard was left, asleep, in a car seat inside a home day care center. But two hours later, he was found blue. Though he was rushed to the hospital, it wasn’t in
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This one may open sad, but trust me, the message cancer survivor Gabriel Aljalian and his family sent out on November 3rd is wonderful On November 3rd, 2012, Gabriel Aljalian and his family were told he had been diagnosed with Leukemia. Only three years old, Gabriel and his family persevered, and took on every challenge the disease presented. Gabriel –
Read moreBabies are somewhat destructive, what with them being babies and all. But that means you need to be careful with what you buy for your children. Lindsay Pinchuk, a writer with Babycenter Blog, has compiled a list of baby gear that can stand the punishment any baby can deliver. Everything from travel goods to home equipment can be found and
Read moreEvery person who’s ever been on a plane has had to endure a child mid tantrum. It can always feel like the worst thing at the time, but here’s the thing – it’s never as bad as it is for the parents. Just consider, for a second, how difficult it is for the parents trying to sooth their children who
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