As much as you want to meet your friend's new baby, could you also be making things harder for mom? Take a look at these 12 rules to follow when visiting a new mom. I could barely remember to shower, much less vacuum the carpet, prepare a meal or even manage the overwhelming change of becoming a new mom. No doubt, every mom could use help during those first few weeks and months of bringing home a baby. But what if help from others isn't so... helpful? Sometimes, having others over to your home becomes more of a burden. You need to make plans or you feel obligated to entertain and hold … [Read more...]
How to Establish a Baby Nighttime Routine
We've all heard we should have a baby nighttime routine, but how exactly do you start? When and what age is it appropriate to follow a routine, and how long should each one be? With so much to take in as a parent, it's no wonder we're not even sure we're doing things right, including establishing a routine. When I took my eldest home from the hospital, I felt like I was always scrambling from one activity to the next. Other times, I was so afraid to be home with him alone, doubtful I'd know what to do on my own. And the nights were the worst, waking up multiple times, delirious and … [Read more...]
How to Potty Train Twins: The Ultimate Guide
Get the potty train twins guide and learn how to potty train twins, from when to start, how to prepare, and what to do when one twin isn't ready. Few things felt as glorious as the day I was finally able to toss the changing pad and covers away for good. My twins no longer wear diapers during the day. I can't even remember the last time I bought baby wipes. My twins are officially potty trained. But the process is a little more complex. You may have your own questions about potty training twins as well. When do you start? How do you know they're ready? What do you do if one twin … [Read more...]
How to Cope with Feeling Depressed After Moving
Moving your family to a new place can be a challenge. From missing your old home to settling in, here's how to cope with feeling depressed after moving. I'm pretty lucky: both my family and my husband's are all here in Los Angeles within driving distance to our home. We also grew up here, went to colleges nearby, held jobs in the area, and still have our friends to hang out with. I can't imagine moving to a new place and losing all the roots and ties I'd developed all these years. But for many people, this is a reality. They move from everything they've ever known and settle in to a … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Reasons I Buy Natural and Organic Products
I've been buying natural and organic products for years. Here are the top 10 reasons I buy organic food and personal care. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom's of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine. Funny but true: Our families think my husband and I are vegetarian. From uncles asking if I eat meat to my brother-in-law buying veggie patties, we've earned the reputation of being vegetarian. While we're not vegetarian, we do shop at farmers markets and buy organic, which might have given the impression we also avoid meat and who knows what else our families may … [Read more...]
9 Things to Do If Your Baby Goes on a Bottle Strike
Your baby, who had always taken to bottles, is now going on a bottle strike. Here's what to do if your baby suddenly refuses to drink from a bottle. It happened out of nowhere. All this time, my baby had been taking his bottle like a champ. It didn't matter whether he was drinking expressed breast milk or formula—like clockwork, he'd finish a whole bottle with no problem. But around seven-months-old, the bottle strike happened. He no longer sat still long enough to finish a bottle. He'd push the bottle away, or simply play with it, hoping that would "pass" for drinking. And he preferred … [Read more...]
What to Do when Only One Twin Is Ready to Drop a Nap
You always hear about how twins should be on the same schedule, from eating to sleeping. Synchronizing their activities makes the day more organized, especially if you're alone. But what do you do when you notice one twin is ready to drop a nap, but the other isn't? Baby A might take forever to nap or flat out refuses, while Baby B is fast asleep. If you accommodate Baby A's wishes to stay awake, Baby B then has a meltdown and loses it without his coveted nap. When only one twin is ready to drop a nap All babies are different, and nothing like having twins makes this clearer. You may … [Read more...]
9 Unique Tricks to Increase Your Milk Supply
Are you barely pumping enough breastmilk for your baby and struggling with low milk supply? Learn the 9 unique tricks to increase your milk supply! I couldn't believe what I saw. I was browsing through a parenting board when I clicked on a fellow mom's post about breastfeeding. Whereas many moms struggle with producing enough, she was asking around for advice on what to do with her stash of extra breast milk. Except "extra" doesn't exactly cut it. She posted a photo of bags and bags of frozen breast milk, overflowing her already packed freezer. Meanwhile, I was barely pumping … [Read more...]
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