One of my favorite things ever is watching TED talks. There’s just something magical almost magical about hearing these wonderful experiences from these wonderful experts! When I became a mom I was trying to gather everything I had learned by…
Positive Parenting seems to be the latest parenting trend. And its popularity is well-earned! As opposed to authoritative parenting, positive parenting focuses on enhancing the good behavior of your child while building a solid relationship. A relationship full of love,…
Dear New NICU mom, It hasn’t been very long since I stood in your shoes (okay, non-slip hospital socks). The day after my twins were born (at 32 weeks after a scary emergency C-section) I couldn’t make it to the…
There’s no better way to get into the seasonal mood than by reading! Whenever we are close to Halloween, I never miss out on reading my 2-year-old any of our favorite Halloween books for toddlers. I find them creative, educational, and…
I was easy to handle toddler tantrums. It was the simplest, most obvious thing on the planet… when I wasn’t a mom. I hate to admit that I used to steal glances at that toddler screaming on the floor at…
I thought that my newborn was so cute without his teeth that I couldn’t imagine how his first baby tooth was going to be like. Sure, babies everywhere had a few teeth here and there, but I was totally unprepared…
Ah.. breastfeeding! As if having to care or a small human, crying, diaper-changing and everything wasn’t enough.. there’s that unexpected challenge that women are barely aware of during their first pregnancy. Breastfeeding for new moms is a learned science, more than something we…
When I was pregnant, I thought I knew what to expect… Morning sickness, missed period, all pretty standard, right? Wrong! As it turns out, there are several totally weird early pregnancy symptoms. And guess what? I was totally surprised. Pregnancy comes…
Congratulations! You have a new baby! You’re up to face the most rewarding job in the world. It’s wonderful, but it’s no walk in the park. Looking back, we desperately needed advice for new parents. Especially about the hard moments,…
People say a lot of things. And, sometimes, they are hard to believe. When I was pregnant, I had to cope with old wives tales and pregnancy myths. I didn’t know which ones were actually true. Soit can get crazy.…
If your baby has been crying at least 3 times a week for 3 or more hours for the past three weeks, she may be colicky. Colic affects up to 1 in every 5 babies. Having a baby with colic can…
I have always loved to read, my parents used to read to me every day when I was a small child, so reading to my own child came as a natural habit for me. Unfortunately, I initially had a hard…
Summer is officially here! That means that school is over, and we need to keep our toddler busy! Here’s a list of 101 Fun Summer Activities for Toddlers! Enjoy, and please share it if you find it useful! This page…
Feeding during pregnancy is important. You’re growing a baby (yay you!), so be sure you stay clear of these foods to avoid when pregnant. After all, you need to maintain your body strong and healthy. A pregnancy can become high-risk…
Having a preemie uncovers a whole new world! And, among the first things that we preemie parents have to understand is how our baby’s corrected age works. This was a challenge I honestly didn’t know I was going to have.…