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Swear words
Before I had kids, I was pretty sure I knew exactly how to do this parenting thing. While heavily pregnant with my first child, I [...]
How to clean your baby gear
Stroller Make use of that handheld vacuum, and remove all visible food pieces from the fabric (especially the cracks where baby’s back and bottom meet). [...]
Who, what, wear
1. Who Will you be wearing a snuggly newborn? A sturdier tot? A wrap is a good option for the former, whereas the support a [...]
Give ’em a boost
2 months in: -Show excitement when your baby makes a sound. -Repeat sounds she makes back to her (but use plenty of clear language, too). [...]
How to research your family tree
1. Online database With a quick visit to Ancestry.com, you can fill in what you know and find out plenty you didn’t about your relatives’ [...]
7 ways to be a happier, healthier mom
Motherhood can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to let it get the best of you. Follow these seven steps to find some balance, maintain [...]
Happy days
If you’re waiting on your babe to arrive, I know you might be a little anxious about what’s to come. Newborns are hard, right? They’re [...]
Research project
Phone a friend DO ask your parenting peers for advice. They can offer valuable input on what works and what doesn’t. DON’T put too much [...]
Baby steps
Go for a walk. Buckle baby into the stroller or slip him into a carrier, and take a few laps around the neighborhood. If you’re [...]
Power down
“Checking into social media frequently is easy to get sucked into as a new mom. It’s the most convenient thing to do when you’re sleep-deprived, [...]
Pick a seat
Before you select a dining spot for your early eater, determine your top priorities. 1. Size of footprint A freestanding highchair may require a little [...]
2017 fascinating mom: Olivia Frank
Olivia Frank lives a life that exists for many of us in only our wildest daydreams. She and her husband, Ryan, call a sailboat home and [...]
How to spring clean the nursery
Sort out The first thing you should do is declutter. Now’s the perfect time to get rid of outgrown clothes and rarely used toys, so [...]
2017 fascinating mom: Neram Niminde
One week before Neram Niminde’s second baby’s due date, her husband, Julien, came home from work with news about a potential job transfer to Panama [...]
Adding to the flock
If you ask many seasoned parents, “family planning” is a laughable concept. Despite our intentions, we won’t necessarily end up with the number of children [...]
Books beyond bedtime
Bedtime stories have long been a nightly ritual looked forward to by children and parents alike. But the tender time just before sleep sets in [...]
Get out of town
Let’s be honest: Taking care of a baby is hard work—even when you’re at home surrounded by an arsenal of infant gear, a fully stocked [...]
Swear words
Before I had kids, I was pretty sure I knew exactly how to do this parenting thing. While heavily pregnant with my first child, I [...]
How to clean your baby gear
Stroller Make use of that handheld vacuum, and remove all visible food pieces from the fabric (especially the cracks where baby’s back and bottom meet). [...]
Who, what, wear
1. Who Will you be wearing a snuggly newborn? A sturdier tot? A wrap is a good option for the former, whereas the support a [...]
Give ’em a boost
2 months in: -Show excitement when your baby makes a sound. -Repeat sounds she makes back to her (but use plenty of clear language, too). [...]
How to research your family tree
1. Online database With a quick visit to Ancestry.com, you can fill in what you know and find out plenty you didn’t about your relatives’ [...]
7 ways to be a happier, healthier mom
Motherhood can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to let it get the best of you. Follow these seven steps to find some balance, maintain [...]
Happy days
If you’re waiting on your babe to arrive, I know you might be a little anxious about what’s to come. Newborns are hard, right? They’re [...]
Research project
Phone a friend DO ask your parenting peers for advice. They can offer valuable input on what works and what doesn’t. DON’T put too much [...]
Baby steps
Go for a walk. Buckle baby into the stroller or slip him into a carrier, and take a few laps around the neighborhood. If you’re [...]
Power down
“Checking into social media frequently is easy to get sucked into as a new mom. It’s the most convenient thing to do when you’re sleep-deprived, [...]
Pick a seat
Before you select a dining spot for your early eater, determine your top priorities. 1. Size of footprint A freestanding highchair may require a little [...]
2017 fascinating mom: Olivia Frank
Olivia Frank lives a life that exists for many of us in only our wildest daydreams. She and her husband, Ryan, call a sailboat home and [...]
How to spring clean the nursery
Sort out The first thing you should do is declutter. Now’s the perfect time to get rid of outgrown clothes and rarely used toys, so [...]
2017 fascinating mom: Neram Niminde
One week before Neram Niminde’s second baby’s due date, her husband, Julien, came home from work with news about a potential job transfer to Panama [...]
Adding to the flock
If you ask many seasoned parents, “family planning” is a laughable concept. Despite our intentions, we won’t necessarily end up with the number of children [...]
Books beyond bedtime
Bedtime stories have long been a nightly ritual looked forward to by children and parents alike. But the tender time just before sleep sets in [...]
Get out of town
Let’s be honest: Taking care of a baby is hard work—even when you’re at home surrounded by an arsenal of infant gear, a fully stocked [...]
