Mommy’s brain is for real so is daddy’s brain. A must-read article in Scientific Mind, October 2015, explores the reality that we have always written about, birthing a baby and parenting a child changes all the brains involved in this wonderful process: mommy, daddy, and baby for the better. Once upon a time writers of baby books downgraded mommy brain
Read moreThere are five stages of struggling through bedtime with kids. As much as they struggle, it is important to stay strong and make sure they do not control you. Although you need to be stern, giving them comfort is another thing you can do. Allow them to sleep in the bed with you and then bring them back to their
Read moreBeing a parent to young children can often change your relationship with your spouse dramatically. When you have young children you may not be as free to jump from brunch to gym to matinee and then dinner on a Saturday. It is important to make time at the end of the day to reconnect with your spouse and to show
Read morePost-partum Depression is a serious illness. A woman who does not have PPD with her first child may have it with successive children. Capable women with strong support systems can suffer from PPD. PPD is now discussed much more openly than it has been in the past. Women tell personal stories to help others. Women will admit to thinking about
Read moreEveryone loves coffee, the world practically runs on it. Starbucks is one of the biggest companies in the world, and they provide energy to parents who desperately need it, besides being a great pick me up, they also offer great benefits to the parents that chose to work there. Another reason for parents to love Starbucks. Here’s yet another reason
Read moreOn the off-chance that you’d marry someone because you want to mother him – which, what? – you’d think that notion would be slapped right out of you the second you actually had a real baby. Because kids are work, and no one needs a husband who thinks he’s too useless to pitch in. Key Takeaways: The thing is, I
Read moreAmerican Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an official statement explaining the impact of President Trump’s new policies on refugee children. Children are not immigrating, they are running away from a bad situation. Family detention only causes children to suffer more. When children are scared, they experience toxic stress. Short or long-term toxic stress negatively impacts development both physically and
Read moreHave a few kids and pregnant with another one. While pregnancy is always exciting as most parents know the excitement of pregnancy can fade with your second or third pregnancy. You may be thinking about not doing as much as you did for your first or second child. You may want to think about how this will affect your unborn
Read moreThere are six teething remedies that you can use for your baby. If your baby has any stress, this can lead to inflammation. Continue to breastfeed your baby to help boost their immune system. You can use cold items to relieve any pain. Teething toys also help immensely. Herbal remedies with vitamin C helps with the pain that comes with
Read moreIt can be a challenge to get a bay to start using a sippy cup. There are so many different brands and types, which can make choosing hard. It’s funny to realize that drinking is a learned thing and takes practice. When a kid first starts using the cup, it will probably be a recreational toy that they hurl around
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