"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
Picky eaters: the struggle for parents is real. If you have one of these on your hands and have exhausted your efforts for patients, understanding, and bribery for the moment, here are a few ways to sneak in a few extra vitamins, minerals and fiber, without them knowing.
Three of my children were early talkers. That’s why it was so surprising when my fourth baby hit an all-important language development milestone around 12 months, but he didn’t say a word. Language delays are the most common type of developmental delay in children. And while it may just be a waiting game, there are things you can do to help encourage words in late talkers and keep your own worries at bay.
Starting a new school year can mean big changes for our children. It is a time of creating building blocks and securing a well-rounded childhood, but there are a lot of emotions as we close in on the first day, for both children and parents. Here are a few things that we, as parents, can do to help prepare our little ones and ourselves for the start of the school year.
There’s really no amount of baby guides, birthing classes, and friendly advice that can wholly and altogether prepare new parents for what things will be like when their baby arrives. It’s an experience unlike any other that’ll totally change your world—in a good way. There are lots of worries for parents down the road, but here are 8 newborn things that are ordinarily completely normal and shouldn’t be added to your list of worries.
Cradle cap is a term I’d never heard before until I became a mom. In fact, I was so smitten with the new little baby in my arms and so worried about his delicateness that I didn’t even notice his cradle cap until the pediatrician pointed it out. Turns our cradle cap is extremely common in infants. Here’s what you should know and what you can do.
Last year we were in the midst of a pandemic, so this year, with restrictions easing, I’m feeling the pressure to make our summer a memorable one. Activities like flying a kite and having ice cream for dinner make my summer bucket list. What else makes the list?
Our favorite days consist of running around outside, hours spent on the playground, meeting up with friends for activities, and balancing that out with a little quiet time at home. But sometimes those ideal days are not in the cards. Whether it is summer heat or winter cold keeping you indoors, here are some ways to help busy toddlers stay occupied – and parents sane – when you can’t venture outside.
If you’re one of the many families this summer who are eager to pack your bags and hit the open road with your kids, it might be worth noting that some things never change. Questions like, “Are we there yet?” and “How much longer?” still pop up, particularly when you’ve only been in the car for 15 minutes. Take it from this mom of 4, here are 5 items you won’t want to start the car without this summer.
