As a parent you want what’s best for your children, and that includes feeding them a balanced diet full of all the nutrients they need to grow. Unfortunately many packaged foods meant for toddlers contain a lot of extra salt and sugar that greatly surpasses recommended amounts. A study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brought this
Read moreThe fear of not being able to produce enough breastmilk to feed your child is a common feeling among breastfeeding mothers. Figuring out whether you really have a low supply or not can be difficult and frustrating. Before you decide to opt for supplements, check out these resources over at The Leaky Boob so you can decide on the best
Read moreBabies don’t always have great timing when it comes to delivery. This amazing mother gave birth to twins in the front seat of a pick-up truck as her husband drove her to the hospital! Nika Guilbault lived an hour from the nearest hospital, but half way there she began delivering her first child. The second was almost all the way
Read morePostpartum depression plagues many mothers, some of whom may not show outward symptoms but instead suffer on the inside. There are a few disorders that fit under the umbrella term PPMI, or Postpartum Mental Illness, and not all of them have the same set of symptoms. Portage Babywearing’s campaign “No Flaws, Only Human” is raising awareness about these disorders. It’s
Read moreDo you like the idea of getting together with other parents to learn parenting skills, test baby products and swap stories? Consider attending a MommyCon event! MommyCon travels all over the country and features speakers and exhibitors focused on babies and young children. They will be in Chicago this month, Atlanta in March, and Minneapolis in April. Check out their
Read moreParenting is stressful, but we all want what’s best for our kids, and that means nurturing them in a happy, healthy family environment. Modern parents, Messy Kids has a list of some great habits and routines you can develop with your children that can do wonders for everyone’s happiness and health. Little things like thanking your kids and being silly
Read moreWhen you have a beautiful new child in your arms, their name has profound meaning. You chose the perfect name, one that will carry them through life. You envision their future. However, eventually you get used to the name and it no longer has that special quality. It becomes a way to get your child’s attention. How do you bring
Read moreOut of every 1,000 births in 2013, about 34 were twins according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Preliminary data for 2014 will be released in a couple months. The reason for the increase has been attributed to fertility treatments and the growing trend of having children later in life (30s and 40s) which can contribute
Read moreNot every baby is born in the comfort of a hospital or delivered in an organized home birth. Sometimes mothers in labor can’t get access to the care they need in time because of weather or simply where they live. Erin Thornton at the Baby Center blog recalls stories about mothers faced with unique birthing challenges, and how all mothers
Read moreFood allergies are a very common problem, and there are different schools of thought when it comes to how to handle them. New research shows that introducing a wider variety of foods when your child is young could prevent food allergies later in life. For many years it has been recommended to delay the introduction of cow’s milk until your
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