It goes without saying that a mom has already received the best gift in the world. So what type of Valentine’s Day gifts do you get for the new mom in your life? Since Valentine’s Day is all about cherishing the people we love most, how about letting her know how much she’s appreciated! From […]
The goal of a baby monitor is for parents to listen and hear the sounds of their baby when they aren’t in the same room. At its core, a baby monitor is intended to prevent harm to your baby. But did you know that many of these monitors can be hacked? Not every baby monitor […]
As parents we always take every precaution to protect our children from any type of danger but this is the real world and accidents do happen. Drownings are a serious threat to young children and it’s important that you teach them the dangers of water at an early age. Did you know that your child […]
Now that the summertime months are here, new moms tend to be extra protective of children when they’re playing outdoors. Protecting your children will always be a top priority for moms no matter if your kids are babies or toddlers. Kids will be itching to go outdoors a whole lot more now than during those […]
The warmer temperatures bring out natural disasters and within the last year news of these catastrophic events dominated headlines. The California wildfires, tropical storms in Florida and destructive tornadoes ravaging the midwest have all done their part to raise awareness and scare children senseless. Although you can try to avoid having them hear about it […]
It’s summer! And aside from summer vacation, the thing kids love to do most in the warmer weather is play outside. When you’re playing outside with your child, it’s important to keep your kid safe at all costs. Kids love playing at the playground, but there are often hidden dangers lurking amidst the seemingly safe […]
Parenthood is one wild adventure. From temper tantrums and weird behavior that’s somehow normal to all those sleepless nights. The best way to get through all of the crazy moments is by having a great sense of humor. And when you need to have a chuckle and an “I can relate” moment when you feel […]
What if you don’t fit the mold when it comes to kids? A biological clock can be a nerve-wracking thing that adds pressure when there might not need to be. Even though as you age the number of eggs you produce decreases, and having a baby past the age of 35 carries some additional risk, […]
You swore it would never happen. You’d never do the same (annoying) things as your mother. And especially after you had kids, you’d defiantly claim to make your own mom rules and chart your individual path into motherhood. But then slowly but surely the transformation began. First it was the same phrases as she would […]
Do you currently read to your kids? Much like eating together as a family, reading can build stronger bonds with your children. It’s long been documented that reading to kids also has numerous cognitive benefits. And, in turn, the cognitive advantages are beneficial to children’s psychological well-being. Reading can also improve language skills, academic performance […]
For most parents, a pacifier ranks right up there with diaper wipes as a must-have item for baby. Since suckling has a soothing, calming effect, babies are often born already knowing how to suck their fingers or thumbs. And since comforting your baby is one of your top priorities, it’s a given that a pacifier […]
Is your toddler ready to roll? Burning energy through physical activity and outdoor play is the perfect way to wear toddlers out, while learning balance and physical endurance. Plus, what could be more fun than riding a bike? (We’ll wait.) From balance bikes to toddler tricycles and pedal bicycles, there are plenty of options to […]