Tummy time for babies is time spent in a prone position while awake and supervised. It is important for babies to assist in the development of the muscles in their neck, arms, and stomach and to improve coordination, balance, and posture. Tummy time can be started with babies as young as one day old and you can increase the time
Read moreDealing with my kids’ constant demands is one of my least favorite parts of parenthood. Someone always needs another snack or expects me to know where to find their bike helmet or needs help putting on pants that they decided to take off completely, underwear still attached, inside-out in order to use the restroom. 12 Ways to Raise More Independent
Read morePregnancy may preserve your memory. Studies reveal the potential benefits of pregnancy after age thirty-five. These include improved cognition and prevention of later life memory loss. Hormones may play a significant role in brain chemistry and function. Therefore, pregnancy and contraceptive pills which impact hormone levels may have a positive effect. Key Takeaways: But as it turns out, pregnancy after
Read moreRocking, feeding, shushing, bouncing, changing, cuddling. Repeat. You’ve tried everything you can think of to get your inconsolable baby to stop crying, but there she is, lying in your arms red-faced and still wailing. There is something about the pitch of a baby’s cries, the desperation of them, that gets under your skin and into your head. When all of
Read moreWhen pregnant we tend to think we deserve to eat what we want, when we want! Good luck getting in between a pregnant mom and her craving. Recent studies are doing just that though, in an effort to help the youngsters we are bringing into the world. Licorice. It’s now been linked to lower IQ, and more likely to develop
Read moreThe good news? I’ve found a mother’s mind and spirit naturally evolves to become better after having babies — we become superheroes in every sense of the multi-tasking word (you’ll soon see). As for the body? Getting your exact pre-baby shape back will most likely not happen. Creating a human in your belly doesn’t always allow things to pop back
Read moreMost women who give birth are usually unhappy with their bodies after such a life changing event. But, Desiree will make women think totally differently. She speaks from the heart when it comes to her stretch marks and redefines a woman’s postpartum body as well as mentally and spiritual well-being. Key Takeaways: When Desiree stopped and took a closer look
Read moreMorning sickness can be a real problem during pregnancy. It doesn’t just occur early on for some people either. Some have it all along. It makes them miserable and makes it hard to get the proper nutrition. This gives you some foods to eat for it that are a little healthier than crackers. My Favorite Healthy-ish Foods for Morning Sickness
Read moreFor today’s kids, Valentine’s Day has turned into a gift giving holiday. Gone are they days when children simply handed out inexpensive valentines to the classmates and teachers. Parents are stressed to outdo each other. Small (and large) gifts are now the expectation. And along with this expectation comes a higher price tag. Key Takeaways: When did Valentine’s Day morph
Read moreIf your kids have favorite stuffed animals that they drag around you have probably noticed a smell coming from them. It happens all the time and it can be hard to know what to do to get them clean and sanitary again. This offers great tips so you can do this easily. You’ll feel better about letting your child keep
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