Summer Activities to Do with Kids Looking for summer activity ideas for kids? I’ve compiled a list of 50+ summer activities for kids that are simple, inexpensive and fun for kids AND parents. To tweak an often heard saying about parenting, when it comes to summer, the days are long but the months are short. […]
Do I Really Need a Childbirth Class?
How a Prenatal Class Can Help You Prepare for Baby’s Birth Preparing for the arrival of your baby involves many things from setting up a nursery to attending OB appointments to arranging for maternity leave with your employer. It can be a very busy nine months. But as the birth of your child gets closer […]
The Top 10 Reasons Every Expecting Mom Needs an Amazon Baby Registry
One of the perks of pregnancy for many expecting moms is creating a baby registry. The fun of picking things out and imagining using them with your new baby is hard to beat. So the question becomes, where should you register? I always tell expecting moms the best place to set up their baby registry […]
Help! My Toddler Wants to Be Carried All the Time
What to Do With a Toddler Who Wants to Be Held All the Time “Mama, carry me!” is a request I’ve been hearing all too often lately. I’m a mama who loves to cuddle her babies. Hold them, hug them, and, yes, carry them. But when your 30-pound toddler is in the midst of a […]
How to Prepare a Child for a New Sibling
Prepare Your Child for a New Baby Sibling Before the Birth As a parent, I’m sure you’ve been around enough kids to know that they are all different. And every child will respond to the arrival of a new sibling in a different way. So you need to prepare your child for a new baby […]