A new study out of Princeton University says a huge portion of American babies doesn’t feel bonded with their parents. Being a new parent is so overwhelming and I’d hazard a guess that most new parents are worried about doing something to mess up their kids. The good news is that, according to studies cited by ABCnews.com, it … Read more
Leslie Kennedy reacts to the moving statement by Kim Chen, whose wife died after suffering from PPD, and urges us not to put unnecessary pressure on mothers to breastfeed. I have been very open about the struggles I had with my colicky daughter, my ability to cope, and my ability to bond. She came out … Read more
Infant and toddler sleep experts share some tips for choosing a sleep training method that works best for you. There may come a time when your baby’s current sleep habits have you thinking about doing some sleep training to get everyone onto a more consistent sleep path. When you’re ready to improve your baby’s sleep … Read more
From cottaging to road trips, here are the top questions most commonly asked by parents during the summer months. Cottage and camping trips are being planned and I begin to get the question, “We’re going away soon. How do I protect my baby’s sleep?” Here are the four summer travel questions I get asked most from parents, plus … Read more
New mom Emily Sheehan created a sleep routine for her baby, and now her whole family is enjoying the benefits of a restful household. Babies need sleep and are known for sleeping a lot—yet so many parents claim the worst thing about parenting is a lack of it. By the age of six months, a … Read more
Here are the common causes of newborn fevers and what you can do about them. You pick up your baby daughter and notice she seems unusually warm. You kiss her forehead – yes, definitely much hotter than usual. Could she have a fever? What could be causing it, and what should you do? Your first … Read more
How you can really help (or hinder) your baby’s journey to taking their first steps. Most parents eagerly await the day their baby walks for the first time. It’s not surprising: walking is clearly a major milestone, moving the baby from the infant stage to the toddler stage. That baby who was crawling yesterday seems … Read more
A mom shares the ten mistakes she made when she started breastfeeding. We all know that “breast is best”, it’s drilled into our brains from the moment the stick turns pinks. And we all want to do what is best for our babies. But man, sometimes breastfeeding is seriously hard. No one ever really talks … Read more
Tips and resources for giving your baby breastmilk, when nursing isn’t an option. Can breastfeeding survive if the baby can’t or won’t latch? If a mother and her baby are separated because of illness or other circumstances? The answer is yes! Women exclusively pump (EP) their breastmilk for many reasons – because they are away … Read more
There are lots of ways to have fun—and stay cool—in the sun, but here are some you’ll want to avoid. There are certainly pros to being pregnant in the summer, including flowy sundresses and not having to navigate your changing center of gravity on ice. You’ll find you’re still able to do many of the … Read more