As parents, we all want to teach our children as much as we can. We want to help them to make sense of the world around them. It is possible to teach your child about the different shapes in a way that makes it fun for them. It is important to remember that your child […]
Breastfeeding is meant to be an easy and natural process. However, this is not always the case. It takes work and practice and is generally not for the faint of heart. Here are some tips to start you on your breastfeeding journey if this is what you choose. Get help early. Start researching and take […]
Your child’s first birthday party is a very special day and one that needs to be celebrated with much fanfare and excitement. If it is your first child’s first birthday it is very easy to get carried away with creating the event of the year but there are a few things you really do not […]
Despite having four kids and knowing what to expect during those first few weeks, the first year was always the hardest. In fact, if I am honest, the first 3 years were rough because I had non-sleepers so I was in a constant state of exhaustion with all of my four children. My youngest is […]
It is only people who have never had a baby that say “I slept like a baby.” because those with babies know that often babies don’t sleep and when they do it is for short 20 minute naps. Newborn babies rarely sleep through the night and it is often cause for great anxiety and stress […]
The first fact about the celebration of birthdays is that it is a good way of affirming defiantly, and even flamboyantly, that it is a good thing to be alive. ~G.K. Chesterton Who doesn’t love their birthday? It is such a fun day that is dedicated just to you. When you have a child birthdays […]
Pregnancy is a roller coaster ride of emotions for the mother, but it is also a minefield of potential faux paus for the father. While you may be constantly present and involved the 9 months of pregnancy really are all about the mother and besides just being there for her, there isn’t a while lot […]
What’s the best age to have a baby? Volumes of books could be written about this topic and at the end of reading them there will still not be one, definite answer. Each age comes with its own set of challenges and advantages. We look at each age and discuss the pros and cons of […]
Introducing solids no longer has to be a structured, follow the rules process. Baby-led weaning allows for a stress free, unstructured process that allows the baby to lead the way. Basically baby-lead weaning means that you allow your child to feed themselves from the very beginning. It can sound a little daunting but it really […]
Many newly pregnant moms stop exercising as soon as they find out they are pregnant. Unless your health care provider has specifically said you should refrain from all activity, there are exercises you can do safely during your pregnancy. Yoga is one of the forms of exercising that is safe to do while pregnant. There […]