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This is one of the most dreaded parts of the holiday season. We go into it knowing that our children’s sleep schedules will be affected. Eating habits tend to change, there’s constant stimulation from activities and festivities, and visiting with family can bring out new behavior. Honestly, this list could go on for a while.
Every new parent wonders what baby products they absolutely need versus what may just be nice to have. The baby product market is flooded with tried and true items as well new novelty items. You will see a handful of items on every baby registry though and white noise machines are one of those items!
More parents fall under the bed sharing/co-sleeping category than they would probably like to admit. For some families, it is a choice that is welcomed and embraced. For other families, the parents find themselves wondering, “how did we get here?” Whatever may have led you to open your bed to your child, you are probably
Becoming a parent (first-timer or not) is exhausting. If this is your first child, you are blindsided by the dramatic shift to your new schedule. If this isn’t your first child, you may remember the unpredictability of a baby’s schedule but now you’re experiencing it while managing multiple schedules. You don’t have to go into
Parents and children can both be intimidated by bedtime. You never know if you’re going to get a sweet, peaceful, and bonding evening or if it will be filled with stress and meltdowns. We would all choose the first experience if we could. While nothing in parenting is guaranteed, there are steps you can take
As our children become toddlers, they also become adjusted to their environment, and how their space becomes their own. Ownership over space can build confidence and responsibility, however, it can also start abstract thinking. Abstract thinking is when your toddler begins to mimic actions, use symbols to visualize an action, or mime an action when
Should you swaddle your newborn? Such a great question! Let’s start with the basics. First things first, what is swaddling, and why is so popular? Swaddling a baby has been around for hundreds of years and has seen a resurgence in popularity over the last twenty years. Swaddling is beneficial to your baby’s physical and
Let’s talk about the history of the crib for a moment. “High-sided” or “Infant-beds” were first invented in 1620 to keep a baby contained in a small space. The crib, as it became known, was first made from a hollowed-out tree trunk or log. Through the years, improvements were made such as adding a sidewall
Sharing your room with your little, aka room-share one can happen for a variety of reasons. You may not have enough space to create a bedroom for them, or you may have an older sibling who is distracted by the baby, or you may just want to bond with your baby. The American Academy of
As we gear up toward spring and summer, we know that with warmer weather we also welcome a busier schedule. For our babies and toddlers, it is a wonderful opportunity to get them outside to play at a park, swim at the local pool, go on picnics, go to the zoo, and many more fun
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