We get it. Maybe you’re not the Halloween inflatables type. Sound effects might make you cringe. Anything bright orange or neon green is a definite “no”. Say no more; we totally understand. While we get that Halloween is typically for…
Kids today have the whole world in their pockets—from social media and entertainment platforms to browsers with everything they’d ever need to know and more. They can do schoolwork, connect with friends and like-minded communities, and find new outlets for…
Kids are the ultimate quick-change artists. One minute everything’s great (you’ve got this parenting thing down) and the next they’re bouncing off the walls or throwing a tantrum to end all tantrums—and they don’t seem to care that you’re at…
As parents, we want the very best for our children — for them to be happy, have strong and positive relationships, and succeed in life. If we can instill respect in our tiny humans, we can give them the skills…
We all know that swim lessons are vital for children’s safety. The countless stories of tragedies occurring during fun summer days at the pool or on the lake are heartbreaking. But most often, they are preventable.1 As a Florida mom,…
Dehydration in babies is a serious matter that can escalate quickly if not properly addressed. Understanding its causes, spotting the signs, knowing how to treat it, and taking steps to prevent it are important for parents (and any caregiver of…
When I worked as a nurse in the NICU, many moms requested that we not offer pacifiers to their newborns. These parents had heard that pacifiers and breastfeeding don’t mix, and they wanted to optimize their chances of successful breastfeeding…
Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs in the world, and even those of us who give it our all sometimes miss the mark; things we say or do can be so subtle we don’t realize we’re…
Your child says, “I’m hungry,” and you grab them a snack. They say “I’m bored,” and you find a way to entertain them. But when should the butler treatment end? When is it time to teach your child how to…
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible I don’t know about you, but I always knew, even as a child, that I wanted to be a mom. My dream was to grow up and have kids, create special family traditions, and…