Pregnancy

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I never wanted to be a mom. It wasn’t something I ever thought would happen until I fell madly in love with my husband—who knew very well he wanted children. While he was a natural at entertaining our nephews or our friends’ kids, I would awkwardly try to interact with them, not really knowing what

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When I became a mama five years ago, I didn’t put too much thought into whether my son was getting the right vitamins and minerals. From breastfeeding to steaming and pureeing his first bites of solid food, I was confident I was giving him everything to support his growth and development. But then the toddler

I have four kids 8 and under, so you might expect that my house is teeming with baby gear and kid toys. But it turns out that for me, the more kids I have, the more I simplify our stuff. At this point, I’m down to the absolute essentials, the gear that I can’t live

As much as I love fall, it always feels like the season when my family’s routine gets kicked into overdrive. With our oldest in (homeschool) kindergarten, my youngest on the brink of entering her twos, work, housework and *all the things* filling my day, it’s hard not to feel a little overwhelmed sometimes. Did I

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With the hottest summer days behind us, autumn presents the opportunity to layer our homes, add in darker solid colors, and build on a variety of kid-friendly textures. For me, transitioning your home into fall is one of the most rewarding switches in a seasonal calendar. But when you’re managing a household, working full-time or

It’s remarkable, but true – your baby is born with a distinct personality that exists from the moment of birth. Babies are similar in their actions and needs, but they are not all exactly alike. Even two children born to the same parents on the same day – twins! – can be very different from each other. 

How do I get my baby to sleep? This is one of the most commonly asked questions among new parents, and it makes sense, given that babies are born with their days and nights mixed up. For many parents, attempting naps and bedtime can seem like a never-ending cycle of rocking, shushing and hoping for

Parenthood is an incredible gift. But you must agree that parenting might be the toughest responsibility in the world. New parents who are giddy with excitement to welcome their baby must prepare for the upcoming journey. Preparing your mind for the new shift in life will surely give you some unwanted stress. There is no

They say you shouldn’t make too many major life transitions at once. But when I was becoming a mama for the first time nearly five years ago, my husband and I also moved to a new town where we didn’t know a soul, bought our first house and changed jobs. To put it mildly, we

I never wanted to be a mom. It wasn’t something I ever thought would happen until I fell madly in love with my husband—who knew very well he wanted children. While he was a natural at entertaining our nephews or our friends’ kids, I would awkwardly try to interact with them, not really knowing what

In the ever-moving lives of parents and children, opportunities to slow down and reflect on priorities can be hard to come by. But a new school year scheduled to begin in the midst of a global pandemic offers the chance to reflect on how we should all think about measures of success. For both parents

Babies wake frequently at night. It’s how they are made. This creates a true challenge and struggle for the parents who must be up many times per night taking care of their baby. It’s challenging enough to tend to a wakeful baby, let alone do it when you yourself are desperately sleep deprived. It’s hard

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You are most likely aware that sharing isn’t your child’s favorite activity in the world. If it is, lucky you, but for most, it doesn’t always come naturally. Now imagine your child not only having to share their favorite food or toy, but their favorite people too—their parents! It’s no wonder that having a new

I never wanted to be a mom. It wasn’t something I ever thought would happen until I fell madly in love with my husband—who knew very well he wanted children. While he was a natural at entertaining our nephews or our friends’ kids, I would awkwardly try to interact with them, not really knowing what

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