When I was pregnant with my first child, I distinctly remember the list of food restrictions that I was given by my midwife. The idea that I needed to limit my caffeine intake, say goodbye to alcohol for nine months, and avoid unpasteurized milk…

Imagine being in the middle of the worst storm possible. Dark skies. Fast winds. Crazy rain. Loud thunder. Unimaginable destruction. This is what it feels like to a parent who has lost a baby. You lose a child that has brought so much joy…

Woo Hoo! You are finally getting into a routine with your new baby and you feel like you finally are getting into the swing of your new life. Your baby has been sleeping through the night for a little while now and you are…

Throughout my first pregnancy, I spent many hours preparing for my daughter’s arrival. I consulted countless baby and pregnancy lists and stocked up on everything I thought I would need for my mini-me-to-be and me. There were items stashed in every crevice of our…

Did you know that most new moms have moments where they wonder if they have what it takes to pull off motherhood? It is true. Ask any mom you know. If she is honest, she will admit that this precious, loved baby has almost…

“Where is everyone?”, my children asked the other day while walking past the playground in our neighborhood. The birds were chirping, the sun was shining, there was not a cloud in the sky, yet the smiles and laughter of happy children were nowhere to…

There are so many things to consider and research when you are about to bring a child into the world. It can seem very overwhelming at times.  What kind of diapers will you use?  Will you breastfeed or formula feed? What kind of formula?…

Nowadays it is very rare to continue using colors that define the gender of a baby, such as blue and pink. Having so many colors available, it’s better to discover new ones that can be used. A gender-neutral nursery now involves accommodating our baby…

We are sure that you already know that the car crash stats are grim. According to the CDC, 35% of kids 12 years and below who died in a crash in 2015 were not buckled up. However, there are some positive stats too. For…

Babies and music are like mac n cheese. They just fit really well together. We have yet to meet a baby who doesn’t love music. Yup, your baby even appreciates your awful out of tune singing. We know because we have heard some truly…