Ah, summertime! It’s wonderful to spend time outdoors and many families choose water destinations to cool off and have fun. Pools and splash pads are great but there are some safety considerations to keep in mind. Before heading out to your favorite pool or water activity, be sure that everyone understands the rules and parameters. Read More
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Baby Gear: Some Things You Can Do Without
There’s a plethora of baby gear and equipment you can sink your money into, but take a second to consider – “Do I really need that item?” Some things you can do without and still have a well-set up nursery or baby care items. Here are a few to consider. The Diaper Bag I know Read More
Meeting Frustrations
Your sweet newborn is a joy and delight! They are the focus of your life and you love it that way. That newborn swiftly moves into babyhood and then toddlerhood. It feels like the blink of an eye. Now is the time to be prepared for frustrations during this expansive time of growth and development. Read More
New Parent Truths
The joys of becoming parents are real. They are often difficult to describe or expect but they are true nonetheless. Yes, there are challenges and difficulties to navigate, but the rewards far outweigh them. One thing is certain there are changes that you go through as a new parent. Here are a few. Brain Preparation Read More
Smile!
Baby smiles – how we love them! Did you know that babies start smiling around 6 to 12 weeks old? Obviously, this is an average norm. So there may be babies who smile earlier or start smiling later. All those variations are perfectly normal. Soon though you’ll be entering the teething time. This can be Read More
First Steps
Baby’s first steps are an exciting and anticipated event. Moving from tummy time and strengthening muscles to crawling and pulling up is thrilling. They can also be a source of frustration for your baby which is to be expected. While you want to be there to support and encourage them don’t get caught up “over Read More
Getting Through The Diaper Rash Blues
We never want babies to feel pain or discomfort if we can help it. Diaper rash is one of those things that can happen and we need to be ready to manage it quickly. The reason diaper rash happens is the fact that urine and stool get pressed next to the baby’s skin in their Read More