Its summer and that means more time in the pool and at the lake. That is loads of fun for adults and kids alike but there are some things that you need to do to stay safe at the lake. One, is get your kids swimming lessons. Two, make sure they are always supervised.Use flotation devices properly and know what
Read moreWhen you are about to become a new parent it is a lot of pressure. You might not think you know what you are doing. You might be afraid that you are going to look silly or stupid. There are also a lot of things to spend money on. Are parenting classes right for you? Many people now think they
Read moreHere pieces of advice relating to pregnancy in this article that the writer pleasingly ignored. Eating for two while being pregnant and intentionally increasing the amount of calories in your diet more towards the last trimester. To not raise one’s arms above the head. Some have the belief that raising arms above your head may tangle up the umbilical cord.
Read moreThe author, like any modern parent is finding it hard not to overthink about praising her children even when they give a less than praise worthy performance. You find yourself thinking if you might cause you child to have an overinflated ego from it, you are not alone and articles written on the subject can make you overthink even more.
Read moreIt can be overwhelming going from a 1 child home to a 2 child home. Have no fear there is something you can do to help the transition become just a little bit easier. Hire a postpartum nanny. Yes, they exist. They will help with the new baby, cook and clean- they are costly but it could be worth it
Read moreA brief overview of various types of backpacks that can function both as purses and diaper bags for moms on the go. The author focuses on backpacks that are high quality, durable, able to carry many items, and are built to last. The author ends the article by sharing her Top 10 list (with pictures included,) of her favorite backpacks
Read moreA woman describes her experiences when first entering into the world of motherhood. From the fears of sleepless nights in her days before motherhood, to the sheer joy that she experienced directly after finding out she was pregnant, to the mixed emotions directly after childbirth. The author shares her belief that the human understanding of love is heightened immensely once
Read moreA mother who is frustrated at public perception and opinions that C-sections are the “easy way out,” posts a picture of her stomach after her C-section surgery and describes the painful process. The mother states that having a C-section is extremely painful, and is only made worse by the “fishing wire” that is used to suture the wound back closed
Read moreA light-hearted parenting article that summarizes 9 different outdoor activity ideas to keep children entertained. The author describes various conventional activities such as gardening, water fights, and chalking, to other, more unique ideas such as lemonade stands, nature walks and putting on a play. The author provides tips on how to make these activities work and how to make the
Read moreTransitioning a baby from nursing to solid foods can cause some difficulties for both the mother and the baby. However, there are strategies that can be employed which will minimize the difficulties experienced by the baby. First, be mindful to introduce only one new food at a time. Give the baby a few days to adjust, while the mother monitors
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