You may have had a dreamy picture in your mind, of a new mom sitting in a cozy wicker chair, cradling her little newborn who is feeding contentedly at her breast, both of them surrounded by a magical glow. I know that is what I imagined it would be like! It is possible to achieve […]
Martial arts are a great thing for your child’s wellbeing. When they become old enough, they will probably want to have some sort of training because that will be fun for them. And you should definitely listen to their wishes and support them. Not only will they have fun at every training, but they will […]
If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re looking for: Discipline techniques for children Discipline ideas for kids Positive discipline ideas Or… How to discipline your kids without messing them up in the process. (Haha.) I’m not the kind of person who loves to dish about my short-comings, but I feel like this story is […]
How to achieve a FASTER Milk Letdown Ah, the elusive letdown. Whether you’re pumping and nothing’s coming out, or baby is fussy at the breast because milk just isn’t flowing like she wants, this article is for you! Over the years and across the span of three breastfed kiddos, I’ve exclusively pumped, pumped part-time, and […]
Christmas gift guide for girls Shopping for a not-quite-tween girl? This can be such a hard age to buy for! Don’t worry, my friend! I asked the expert (my 8-year-old daughter)! According to her, here are the hottest toys any girl would love! Click on the photo to learn more or purchase on Amazon! Best […]
Okay, your baby’s arriving in a couple of days and you are totally freaked out. You don’t have a clue about babies and you don’t know if you’ll do a good job. You’re convinced you aren’t ready for the role and won’t be able to provide your baby with all they need. You feel like […]
Every parent has been there: “I’m not going to bed and you can’t make me!” “I don’t want to wear the blue shirt, I want the green one!” “This is yucky. I’m not eating it!” Testing boundaries is a normal part of child development, and it’s crucial if a child is to individuate from his […]
If you have a child, you’ve probably heard about toddler sleep regression. This is a phase in children’s lives when they stop sleeping well and start waking you up every once in a while. It happens when they are 1.5 years old and every toddler goes through it. That’s why the 18-month sleep regression is […]
This post contains affiliate links. Please see our full disclosure for more info. * Updated for 2019! * Ah, baby’s first Christmas! Still new and sweet…but oblivious to the joy of the season. What on earth do you get a baby that only sleeps, eats, and poops? Don’t worry, my friend! I’ve got you covered […]
Every single mom would love to know which formula is the best for her baby. That is why many moms get so stressed out when picking the right baby formula. We all know that mom’s milk is the best for a baby’s development, but new formulas have all that a child needs for proper physical […]
We all want the best for our kids. We want to raise them into well adjusted human and social beings. But we get lost in the sea of parenting practices and parenting styles, among which indulgent parenting might be one of the harmful ones. Why is that so? In order to answer that question we […]
First of all, let’s answer the most important question here, shall we? What is the dream feed? A dream feed is feeding your baby while they are still half asleep, and it is the last breastfeeding before you go to bed. In case you don’t breastfeed you can give your baby a bottle with the […]
