About 20% of mothers regret the name they chose for their baby. Some of the reasons mothers have regret are because the name is too commonly used. They also felt that sometimes the name just didn’t fit the child, or they (the mother) just didn’t like the name at all...
Many infant and toddler aged children have a nightly routine in which some of them include the reading of a story to them. When it comes to your child and their nightly routine, sometimes they might not want to cooperate along with the nightly routine. So when this happens some...
Making homemade baby food can be easy and healthy! Some good staples to have on hand include pumpkin, whole milk yogurt, black beans and refried beans for starters. Mix applesauce and pumpkin to get a special treat for your baby. Mix applesauce with a veggie puree, or yogurt and fruit...
It’s not all dad jokes! An intimate look into the perspective and thoughts of new fathers. Some are short and sweet, straight to the point, and some are elaborate and heartwarming. The honesty of these fathers holding their children for the first time ranges from refreshing and funny (who doesn’t...
A good way to help a pregnant friend who is on bed rest can range, from dropping off a meal to picking up your favorite movie and sharing a good laugh together. Because bed rest can be a stressful experience for an expectant mother, taking a load off of her...
History books will tell you that childcare is traditionally a woman’s role, but men are equally capable of tapping into their nurturing side and filling the role of teachers in our early years. But not every mom and dad is comfortable with the idea of their child’s primary caregiver being...
A recent 400% price hike for EpiPen has lead to drug company Mylan offering a generic version for $300. Many doctors, parents and patients alike are relieved by Mylan’s offering after being shocked by the price jump from EpiPen which now costs about $600 as opposed to the $100 it...
New mother’s are provided an invaluable resource for newborn babies that should be utilized to its fullest potential. This is called colostrum and it is a precursor to breast milk. It is sometimes even referred to as liquid gold because of how wonderful and valuable it is to your newborn...
Approximately 91% of parents admitted to not knowing how to put their baby down to sleep. By not following safe sleeping guidelines, the infant is susceptible to death! Babies should always be put to sleep on their backs, and all loose bedding and toys should be taken out of the...
Michelle Stein, a freelance journalist and mother of four, talks about the struggles of parenthood. Specifically on why she breast feeds her crying newborn at night to comfort and sooth her child. Despite what the doctors say. In this article Michelle shares a story about how she acknowledged the doctor’s...