Parenting
6 Tips for NICU Parents from a NICU Mama
The NICU can be an intimidating place, especially for those of us with little hospital experience. Even if you yourself have experience with hospitals, it can still be frightening because so much is on the line. Your newborn baby is hooked up to wires and tubes, possibly in an incubator, with little certainty about when […]
The Mental Load of Motherhood: How to Share It (and Carry Less)
Ah, the mental load of motherhood. The bane of many moms’ existences and words dads loathe to hear. And yet, despite that audible groan, there’s some unexpectedly good news. Research shows sharing the mental load actually makes relationships happier and healthier for both partners. Pretty cool, huh? Here’s what you need to know. Parents spend […]
Surviving Your NICU Baby
This is it…the moment you’ve been waiting for! Your baby is about to be born. You can’t wait to hold them in your arms just as soon as they take their first breath and stare lovingly into their eyes, feeling their soft warmth on your skin. Except it doesn’t happen that way. The baby is […]
What Is Free Play, And Why Is It Essential For My Child?
To ensure our kids are getting the kind of play they need, we need to understand a term that has become so common. What is free play? Learn how it helps kids develop & strengthens your bond with them.
What to Expect After 2 Month Vaccines from a Mom/Epidemiologist
The simplest of tasks can require a monumental effort when you’re caring for a newborn and recovering postpartum. As a new mom, a trip to the pediatrician’s office can seem like a full day event when you’ve never changed a diaper in a public bathroom; you’re not experienced using the car seat or stroller; and […]
Life in the Age of Netflix: 26 Educational TV Shows for Kids
Let me take you on a little trip down memory lane. Before I became a parent, I had so many big ideas about the type of mother I would be. There would be no fast food, no sleep training, no jarred baby food, and definitely not a ton of television. I lived in this naive […]
Experience Gifts for Kids: What To Give the Kid with Enough STUFF
I don’t like to think of myself as a hoarder. But when I look at all of the secret places where toys are stashed throughout my house, I can’t help but reconsider my hoarding status. I’m not a fool. When I had kids, I expected they’d come with their fair share of stuffed animals, noise […]
Montessori for Infants: Finding Daily Connection with Your Baby
I stumbled across an article discussing the joys of Montessori for infants while I was pregnant with my son. The article featured a classroom with open shelves perfectly lit by sun beams streaming in from large picture windows. The children seemed serene as they scooped beans into a bowl or arranged flowers into a small […]