The Ultimate Baby Registry Checklist: Expert-Approved Essentials
This baby registry list covers must-have items for baby and mom — organized by category with expert tips and a free printable checklist.
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20 Meaningful Traditions to Start on Baby’s First Christmas
If you’re anything like me, you’ve looked forward to Christmas ever since your baby was born. Not only does the idea of reliving some of my greatest childhood memories appeal to me, but creating new traditions specific to our family…
Flu-Like Body Aches in Early Pregnancy: What’s Normal, What’s Not, & Causes
Flu-like body aches in early pregnancy: Is it normal? What causes this symptom? Most importantly, how can you ease some of your discomfort? The pregnancy test is positive and it’s time to celebrate! … Wait, what? Why do you feel…
A ‘Backwards Beach Day’ Can Be a Game-Changer for Toddlers
An easy-breezy beach day typically involves waking up at a wildly early hour to pack up kids, umbrellas, snacks, chairs, the cooler, sunscreen, and toys, and hauling it all to the beach before all the other families claim the “good…
7 Outdoor Art Projects That Are Easy to Clean Up
When you want to get creative with your kids but don’t want the mess to take over, outside art is key. The messy stuff can stay outside (like all that baby-safe paint), and your kids (probably) won’t mind when you…
5 Ways to Deal with Toddler Tantrums without Losing Your Cool (According to Experts)
When it comes to universal kid truths, the fact that toddlers have tantrums pretty much tops the list (just ask this news anchor mom). On the flip side is another truth—handling tantrums can be really tough for parents. The good…
28 Summer Movie Night Picks That’ll Please Your Whole Crowd
Summer and movies go together like splish and splash. You simply can’t have one without the other. And for us, there’s simply no better way to beat the heat on hot, sticky nights than cranking the AC, popping some corn,…
35 Indoor Activities for Hot Summer Days
The weather is finally warmer. But now it’s kind of gone overboard, and the novelty of all-day outdoor summer activities has worn off. We’ve got indoor summer activities that will get your child moving, experimenting, and creating in the comfort…
Should Newborn Daytime Naps Be in the Dark: The Sleep Consultants Say Yes
Should newborn daytime naps be in the dark? This seems like a simple question, but if you ask five different moms, you’ll get five different answers. In this post, I’m sharing some of the best sleep practices from my favorite…
10 Best Essential Oils to Help Baby Sleep
When my daughter was younger, anything–I mean, anything–could wake her up. My firstborn was a pretty good sleeper. We did the whole sleep training thing and she slept 8 hours a night by 8 weeks. My second daughter? No. I…