While there are no doubt many differences between women and men that go far beyond the physical, the man in your life should be able to take care of your baby on his own if need be (barring any safety or disability issues). If he can’t, that’s a problem worth...
Becoming a mother and raising a child is an incredible experience, but time goes by quickly even if the days seem to drag on and before you know it your youngest will be out of the house and on their own. Creating a way to hold onto the memories and...
Deciding how many kids to have is a very personal decisions. Some families plan on one and end up with six. Some may want three, but stop at two, while others might not have a plan at all. In any case, having multiple children requires a balancing act. In this...
Any mom of busy kids will get the “you sure have your hands full” line from someone at some point, but if you have boys you’ll also get the question, “are you trying for a girl?” as if your boys aren’t enough, or assume other things about your family. In...
Moms work long days, even if they spend it at home. You’re cleaning the house, doing laundry, cooking, doing dishes, and caring for your baby. It’s that last one that makes your days extra long, but so worth it. This super cute video shows exactly why a mother’s work is...
Sometimes gas can be a real pain, both for baby and for mommy, who has to deal with baby’s uncomfortable crying. This post at the Baby Center offers some help. You can sooth your infant’s tummy troubles by “bicycling” their legs and then propping them up under a rolled blanket...
Lots of things change when you have kids, including your morning routine. They say it’s a good idea to get up extra early to give yourself a little quiet time all for you, but is that realistic? Probably not. This post from Scary Mommy describes the usual morning routine when...
Reading aloud to your young children not only promotes important bonding and strengthens your relationship with your kids, it also helps them develop important language skills and primes them for a life of learning. That means greater success in school (and life) down the road, since reading and literacy skills...
One of the nicest, though sometimes frustrating things about babies is they can’t tell us what they’re thinking. If your baby could, do you think he/she’d call you a creep? This entertaining article at Scary Mommy features ten things moms do that their babies might find a little off-putting if...
Bath time for baby is more than just an exercise in getting clean like it is for adults. It’s a sensory and learning experience for your child. This post at the Baby Center blog features six ideas for bath time play you can try with your baby! Bath toys that...