The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) regularly releases updated reports based on new evidence for keeping sleeping babies safe. These reports from the AAP try to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths from SIDS or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation. Their recommendations, listed below, help new parents create a safe sleep environment for […]
Highs and Lows: Navigating the Extreme Emotions of Parenthood
There’s this stage when toddlers shift between the extreme emotions of parenthood, joy and rage with alarming swiftness, leaving parents behind in a daze of confusion. For most kids it seems to occur around eighteen months. I remember years ago hanging out with my sister-in-law and toddler niece, watching my niece erupt into tears and […]
Preparing Your Home for Your Newborn
Welcoming the newest member of your family can feel like daunting task, especially if this is your first child. But it doesn’t need to be! Follow along for our guide on preparing your home for your newborn Newborn babies only need basic items at first, such as food, clothing, diapers and a warm and safe […]
Advice for Working Moms
Advice for working moms: Deciding when and whether or not to return to work after having a child can be a very difficult decision for new and experienced moms. Some mothers desire to return to work because they have spent years building a career that gives them great satisfaction. Other mothers need to return to […]
3 Communication Tips for Parenting Teenagers
Are you finding it hard communicating and raising your teenager? If yes, you do not have to worry anymore because this article provides a comprehensive guide on how to bring your teenager in the right way. Teenage years are the most complicated years in life because of the emotional and physical changes that occur in […]
6 Teen Driving Hazards
Driving is now the number one risk to teen safety. If you have a teen driver – or a teen preparing to get a license, you, as the parent, can make a big difference in keeping your teen safe. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 3,000 teens lose their lives in […]