Do you ever worry about how your older child will handle being a big sibling? A recent post in Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine lists four ways to help your children feel included when the new baby arrives. In addition to different ideas, the author shares suggestions on saying the right thing at the right time. For example, let the older

There are plenty of things that women tend to not miss about pregnancy such as morning sickness, heartburn, and fatigue. What about those moments like finding out the gender or feeling the first kicks? Members of the March 2016 Birth Club in the BabyCenter community discussed their favorite things about being pregnant including having permission to eat more and showing

What do you do when your toddler decides eating independently would be more fun than the high chair? One mom wrote to Alpha Mom about her child who screams whenever she is put in the high chair and only settles down when she can eat in her parents’ laps. Alpha Mom strongly recommends against both of these behaviors. At this

You will spend a significant amount of time nursing your baby when he or she arrives, so why not make that space work for you? Katie Kavulla from BabyCenter blogs offers 6 tips for making your home nursing nook a great space for you and baby. It all starts with having the right stuff—find a chair you’ll love, pick up

What better way to spend a beautiful fall afternoon than outdoors with your toddler? In a recent BabyCenter blog post, Stacy-Ann Gooden shares 5 ways to have fun with your toddler during your time outside. Your child will have a great time running free and exploring at playgrounds, nature parks, or even in the backyard. Encourage them to use their

In 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture mandated healthier school lunches for kids, but there is concern over whether or not kids ate these meals. A recent study was done that involved taking photos of students’ lunches before and after they ate. The studies showed that while more kids took fruits and vegetables, they were being consumed by fewer

Are you looking for new crafts and art projects to do with your kids? Try exposing them to different types of materials and techniques. One mom put together a list of ideas that she has recently tried with her kids. They used feathers and paper with patterns to make collages, stockings to make butterflies, and sponges for a fun way

Sometimes it feels like pregnancy and parenthood comes with its own language. Were there any words with meanings that completely caught you off guard? One mom shares a list of words that had completely different meanings. As it turns out, kegels are not bagels with ketchup, gripe water is not a type that is meant to be grape water, and

When our kids throw a tantrum in public, the most common responses are for people to ignore it or perhaps give a sympathetic smile. A carnival worker at the Iowa State Fair went above and beyond and took the time to talk with two boys who were giving their mom a hard time. He managed to teach the kids a

Do you have a general plan for potty training when it’s time? Mrs. Lion from HelloBee has started working with Little Lion, and she shared some of her experiences from the early days. They spent a few weeks preparing for the potty training journey by slowly introducing the potty at bath time and letting Little Lion go naked from the