With the holidays officially upon us, it’s time to start making some lists and checking them twice! And no, we’re not talking about gift lists (although those are important, too). We’re talking about safety! With all of the beautiful lights and decorations we put up during the holidays, it’s important to make sure we’re following […]
Are you the kind of parent that’s always hugging your kids? If the answer is yes then don’t stop doing what you’re doing. According to new reserach, physical affection during a baby’s development period is even more important than we thought. The more you hug a baby, the more their brains grow, according to a recent survey from the […]
As parents, we tend to forget how we felt and thought when we were little kids. So, here’s a reminder. Here are 6 things kids need to hear so they can feel happy, secure, hopeful about life, and close to you: 1. “I’m Sorry.” When you mess up, overreact, or make mistakes, you need to be […]
Pregnant. There it was, clear as day, two blue lines staring back at me from the small pregnancy test I had just purchased. I double-checked… One line = not pregnant. Two lines = pregnant. Photo via iStock. Yup, I was definitely pregnant. My heart was pounding. My head was spinning. My stomach was churning. I […]