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How to Encourage Individuality in Twins

May 07, 2021

Worried that your twins are getting lumped in together? Encourage individuality in twins to develop their unique personalities and interests. Before my twins were born, I swore I wouldn't dress them the same. "I want them to have their own personalities and not get lumped in as twins all the time. They'll look too alike and others will forget they're individual people." Well... come delivery time, my twins looked nothing alike. Even now at eight-years-old, they're as different as can be. One is tall, the other short. One has straight hair, the other has wavy. One is tall and lean, the … [Read more...]

How to Get Your Baby to Nap in the Crib

Naps

May 06, 2021

Wondering how to get baby to nap in the crib instead of your arms, the swing, or co sleeping? Get tips to help your baby sleep in the crib! I was desperate. My newborn took long naps... but only in the swing. Any time I tried to put him down in the crib, he'd wake up screaming (or only sleep for a few minutes before waking up). Another favorite way he'd nap was when someone was holding him. So, of course, I tried holding him as he started to drift off, planning to put him down once he was in a deep sleep. But he'd gotten so used to being held that he'd wake up as soon as I'd put him … [Read more...]

5 Things You Can Do to Have a Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy

May 05, 2021

Every mom wants to learn how to have a healthy pregnancy. Discover 5 things you can do to make sure mom and baby are healthy while pregnant. I walked into my work's new office and smelled it: Brand new paint. My coworkers and I were moving into our new office space, built from scratch, including the paint on the walls. This wouldn't be a big deal, except I was six weeks pregnant. Since I wasn't planning on announcing my pregnancy anytime soon, I couldn't exactly walk into my boss' office to discuss my options. I, like many pregnant women, was on a mission, after all. I wanted to make … [Read more...]

The Best Children’s Books about Farms

Children's Books

May 04, 2021

Does your child like farms and farm animals? Read these children's books about farms to tie in to nursery songs or a trip to the farm. If you're a parent, there's a good chance you've bleated, moo'd, and baa'd about a thousand times by now. After all, farms and farm animals remain a big hit with kids. They're in every nursery rhyme and preschool curriculum. Your kids probably have a toy, coloring book, or puzzle about farm animals. They even make their way into birthday party themes. And of course, we find them throughout many children's books about farms. Every year, my family and … [Read more...]

Outdoor Activities for 18 Month Olds

Activities

May 03, 2021

Encourage your toddler's independent spirit with these outdoor activities for 18 month olds, from toys to places to go with your little one! The weather has been warming up, you've been cooped up all season—whatever the reason, you and your 18 month old are ready to head outdoors. Except you can't seem to keep him interested for too long in one activity before he's fussy for another one. As much as he loves going outside, you're also running out of ideas, bored with the same ones you've been doing. Perhaps you're a first-time mom, worried you're not doing something you should be doing … [Read more...]

Top Gifts for Expectant Dads That Are Cool

Pregnancy

May 01, 2021

Looking for cool gifts for expectant dads? Take a look at these best new gift ideas for your dad to be, perfect for expectant fathers. Dads have raised the ante with the role of fatherhood. We see plenty of dads at park outings, and more of them taking an active role in the daily routine. My dad friends post on social media about helping kids with homework or taking them to doctor's appointments. A friend, who packs his daughters' lunches, does their laundry, and plays crazy games with them—proudly proclaimed, "I know how to do a French braid!" And in my own home, my husband isn't … [Read more...]

Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty for Pumping at Work

Breastfeeding

Apr 30, 2021

Do you feel guilty and self-conscious for pumping many times at the office? Here's why you shouldn't feel guilty for pumping at work. It had been a few days since going back to work after maternity leave, and it still felt like all eyes were on me. I felt the pumping stigma. You know, the feeling that keeps you from asking for a private room to pump. The guilt when you leave your desk three to four times a day with your pump. Dashing into the pumping room hoping no one saw you enter. I've even heard some moms who've resorted to pumping in the bathroom or car. Why the guilt? I … [Read more...]

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