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9 Things to Do Before the Baby Is Born

Feb 10, 2021

Getting ready for your baby's arrival? Don't overlook a few tasks. Here's a pregnancy checklist with things to do before the baby is born. A few months. Maybe a few weeks. I was starting to panic because the baby would be here soon. I wasn't sure I had everything in place, and I still had so many things to prepare. My checklist seemed to be growing by the day, and I wasn't sure what was truly important or not. It didn't help that there seemed to be too much to do with so little time. The arrival of any baby, whether our first or fifth, can get downright chaotic. With the baby at … [Read more...]

How to Survive a Pregnancy with a Toddler

Pregnancy

Feb 09, 2021

Have no energy (or patience!) during your pregnancy with a toddler? Learn how to handle your child's needs, even if you're pregnant. As hard as a pregnancy can be (and in my case, a twin pregnancy), it only feels worse with a toddler in tow. Caring for a toddler was taking a toll on me during my second pregnancy, from dealing with his behavior to tending to his needs. As any toddler mom knows, kids that age don't exactly stay in one place, but they're also still not old enough to do most things themselves. I was so tired by the end of the day that I'd find myself heading straight to … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Husband Doesn’t Help with the Baby Because He Works

Parenthood

Feb 08, 2021

Feeling resentful when your husband doesn't help with the baby because he works? Learn what to do to get him to help you around the house. A shower. Running an errand. Even taking a 30-minute break from everything. These are all starting to feel like luxuries you practically have to pull teeth to get, except it's not because you're alone. It's because your husband doesn't help the baby. He won't change diapers unless you ask, and even then, he gives you a hard time about it. The same is true with feeding the baby and even giving him attention. You can't get him to clean, cook meals, or … [Read more...]

How to Be Out with Twins Alone (And Actually Survive!)

Twins

Feb 07, 2021

Going out with twins alone feels scary for many moms and dads. Discover simple hacks and ways to be out and about and still survive. I wish I could take them to the beach, I thought. My twins were five-months-old, and when their older brother was that age, I could easily tuck him into a baby wrap and carry a blanket and diaper bag. But with twins, this felt all but impossible. I considered using a wagon before realizing they'd be too small to sit up on their own. There was no way I could push their double stroller through the sand, and I definitely couldn't carry both of them in my … [Read more...]

Dads Are Co-Parents, Not Babysitters

Parenthood

Feb 06, 2021

It's tempting to see dad as a babysitter when mom steps out, but learn why dads are co-parents, not the occasional extra help. Whether on mom boards or among your friends, you'll hear moms wondering how to get dads to pitch in more, especially with kids. They're stay-at-home moms with husbands who expect them to handle the kids. Working moms who end the day only to do even more work around the house. They're not sure how to get their partners to ease some of the burden from their shoulders. I'm not all too surprised. History has seen women as the nurturing gender, the caregiver … [Read more...]

Children’s Books about Colors

Children's Books

Feb 05, 2021

Is your child learning about colors? From Dr. Seuss to Pete the Cat, check out these children's books about colors your child will love. He'll think this is cheesy, I thought. I had just borrowed Press Here by Herve Tullet and began reading it with my then-toddler. The book is all about interaction, from shaking the red, yellow, and blue dots off the page to blowing them away. But I was surprised—not only did he pressed here and there, he shook and blew those dots away. Books are like that, which is why I love sharing my favorites with you. In this article, I list all my favorite … [Read more...]

8 Mistakes You’re Making When Your 2 Year Old Refuses to Sleep

Bedtime

Feb 04, 2021

Struggling when your child won't sleep alone? Avoid these mistakes that make things worse when your 2 year old refuses to sleep at night. At some crazy hour in the night, my then-2 year old startled me awake with a rousing cry. I ran into his room and comforted him to whimpers and hiccups until I could finally settle him back in bed. "Stay," he pleaded, complete with puppy dog eyes. Delirious with sleep-deprivation, I put him down in bed and stretched out on the floor next to him. I'll stay here until he falls asleep, I planned. Unfortunately, it took him forever to settle down and … [Read more...]

9 Signs You’re in the First Trimester

Pregnancy

Feb 03, 2021

You may not look like you're pregnant in the early weeks. Discover 9 telltale signs you're in the first trimester, from symptoms to cravings. Looks can be deceiving. You might see a woman in her first trimester and not even realize she's pregnant. In fact, we can spend a majority of our pregnancies with a fairly flat belly that can still fit into regular clothes. Still, those first several weeks can reveal some of the biggest signs of pregnancy. While the third trimester is all about waddling and body aches, the first trimester is on its way to making huge changes both in our bodies … [Read more...]

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