Choosing the best photographer for your child can be challenging, especially if the child is camera-shy. That’s why choosing a photographer with a fun personality is super important. New York-based child photographer, Elizabeth Pettey knew exactly how to bring out her fun side. Before booking a photographer, find out whether or not he or she plans on giving you digital
Read moreBeing a mother can be a tough thing for many women and some of them may feel like it is too much to handle. They can start to feel isolated and all the joy from their life can go away for awhile. The best thing to so when you are feeling this way is to reach out for help. Call
Read moreIf you have a child that refuses to take naps, or is just picky about how they fall asleep, you have probably had them fall asleep on top of you. This leads to the inner dilemma on whether you should move or not once they pass out. Nothing gives you more time to think about your life than when you
Read moreIn this month’s issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry a new study has found that babies are born with certain traits that may predispose them to mental illness. This implies that some of us that have depression or anxiety may pass this on to our babies. Rest assured that this is not certain
Read moreIt seems like parents can have career aspirations for their children that are a little too high at times. We all start out wanting our child to be the next astronaut or president, but we have to realize their strengths and weaknesses and work with what we have in front of us. As parents, we need to accept that not
Read moreWhen you’re a mother winter can be a rough time. Often times it is too cold to take your child out and you’re stuck inside all day. Well there are some ways to bust this slump. Planning fun activities and changing your daily routine can make a big difference in how you feel. Key Takeaways: This morning as I was
Read moreRhode Island is proposing a bill that may soon make it illegal for parents to leave children under the age of seven alone in a vehicle. These parents could face large fines, loss of their license, and even jail time if they are caught and while many are for this new bill, many are saying that you cannot put a
Read moreEvery parent knows what it is like to be awoken at four a.m. by cries from their infant or toddler. It sucks, but there are some things you can do to try and get your child onto a good sleep schedule. If you start by doing an audit of their sleeping habits, you may find that their naps are too
Read moreGetting to the gym when you have a kid or two can be hard and expensive. There’s always the chance your kid is going to have a meltdown, or be banned for biting, or and endless snotty nose will land you all ill. We get it and we’ve been there as moms looking to shed a few pounds. We’ve all
Read moreThe newborn had been going to bed around 10 PM like many newborns and when we came home due to the time change, he wanted to go to bed earlier so we transitioned him then. Some of them put their kids to bed relatively early like them and some of them have 9 or even 10 PM bedtimes. As with
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