If you’re an expectant parent, you’ve probably gone to multiple prenatal visits with your OBGYN. But today, we’re talking about another kind of prenatal visit—the one with your child’s future pediatrician. When to Start Looking for a Pediatrician You really don’t need to worry about looking until...
Kate Middleton really summed up parenthood when she said, “Nothing can really prepare you for the sheer, overwhelming experience of what it means to become a mother. It’s full of complex emotions of joy, exhaustion, love, and worry, all mixed together.” Back in March, the Duchess...
Nightmares are no fun for anyone. A lot of children experience nightmares, and most will eventually grow out of them. But what can you do about them in the meantime? Well, it depends on whether your child is experiencing nightmares or night terrors. Let’s talk...
A recent study found that self-esteem is developed much earlier than we previously thought—in fact, they found that the sense of self-confidence in five-year-olds was as strong as in adults. While self-esteem levels can fluctuate over the years, it’s important to realize that our children...
Did you know that crawling isn’t a major baby milestone? In fact, some babies never crawl at all, and that’s totally okay. While crawling isn’t a necessary milestone for your baby’s development, there are other physical and verbal milestones that they should be reaching. Walking the...
In the final chapter of our “Secrets of Parenthood” series, we’re talking about teenagers. But before we go there, let’s start by talking about two things: hormones and the brain. Hormones are often the scapegoat for irrational teenage behavior, but how much are hormones to blame?...
Here’s Part 2 of our three-part series on the secrets of parenthood! (If you missed Part 1, click here.) In this stage of childhood, kids have a bit more autonomy. They’re spending a chunk of their day in school, away from their family, and they’re...
You know those things about parenting that no one ever tells you about? The things you often have to find out on your own? We’re on a mission to demystify some of those things, and we’re going to do it in a three-part series where...
Life can get stressful. As adults, it’s easy to feel the weight of responsibilities like providing for and caring for a family, working a full-time job, and keeping up with the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, we sometimes forget that kids get stressed out,...
If you’re having a hard time getting your toddler to stay in bed, you’re not the only one! Nowadays you can find lots of tips, routines, and advice online to help them form the habit. Different methods will work for different toddlers, so keep trying...
