There is a great country song by Gary Allen that says, “When tough little boys grow up to be dads, they turn into big babies again.” I’ve been a dad four times over now, but I never really believed that until I had my little girl. Little girls turn daddies into mush. My little Emma […]
Do you travel a lot for work? Are you in the military or facing possible deployment? Prolonged separation from your child is stressful and painful. How do you cope, and how do you ease the separation for your child? Here are five ideas to help both you and your child with the separation … Before […]
Tongue and lip ties are not uncommon in babies, and – if left untreated – can cause issues with speech and oral health later on. However, they may not always be immediately physically visible, and that’s why it’s important to know the other symptoms to look for. Tongue tie is when the frenulum, the skin that attaches the […]
There’s nothing sweeter or better smelling than a baby fresh out of the bath. While bathtime can be endlessly cute and lots of fun for both parent and child, many people don’t realize the many ways that it can also be dangerous. From 2006-2010, 346 babies and toddlers died by drowning in the bathtub. These accidents […]
You know they are good for you, and you know you have to take them! Prenatal vitamins are power packed with all the vitamins and minerals that you will need for a healthy pregnancy, and they help to protect every organ and function of your own body. But not all vitamins are created equal. Before […]
I have to say, that I’m not a big fan of giving out advice, especially to pregnant women. The truth is, there are just a lot of things about motherhood that can’t be described—many times, you have to just figure it out as you go or discover what works best for you. But at the […]
When you’re wondering whether or not you’re pregnant, you need to know — now! Look out for these common, early pregnancy symptoms and signs. Whether it’s tender breasts, a touchy stomach, or something else altogether, the first sign of pregnancy is different for every woman. I remember being out to dinner with my husband and feeling the sudden, […]
Uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms can be a months-long drag (morning sickness, we’re looking at you!). But rest assured, some of them mean good news for you and your growing baby. Heartburn. Constipation. Backaches. No one ever said being pregnant was a walk in the park. The good news? Some of the tough-to-take side effects can actually be a […]
If your baby is constipated, you may need to examine the baby’s diet and your own. As new parents, you might be surprised at how much you think, talk, and worry about poop. When a baby is pooping regularly, it usually means that all her pipes are in working order and that she’s getting enough […]
We talked to an expert to find out what it truly means when a baby product has the word “natural” on its label. Any parent who purchases a baby product for their child does so in the hopes they are selecting something effective, yet safe. Many parents prefer to buy “natural” products to care for their […]