[ad_1] Babies and toddlers go through several sleep regressions during the first two years. Just when you thought your baby would sleep through the night and take great naps, another sleep regression seems to hit. During one of these exhausting time periods, your baby will wake frequently at night, wake too early for the day,
Month: March 2022
[ad_1] Anxiety disorders are fairly common, and in recent years, they seem to be on the rise. But anxiety is also a feeling that’s familiar to many of us. You don’t have to have a clinically diagnosed anxiety disorder to feel anxious sometimes! Daily life can be stressful, and unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations can cause
[ad_1] A simple definition of average is: Someone who is just like everyone else; a normal person. What? That can’t be. When did it happen that we just don’t celebrate normal anymore? I’ll be the first to admit it, and shout it from the rooftops…”I am not perfect, and I’m pretty much average”. My husband and I grew up
[ad_1] To my firstborn, What do I say to the little person who made me a mother? How can I put into words how I feel about you, how much I love you, how much you’ve changed me? I had so many ideas about what my first child would be like. In some ways, you
[ad_1] Although it’s likely still several months away, anticipation and optimism are beginning to build ahead of the Supreme Court’s expected ruling on the constitutionality of Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban. That’s because for the first time in a generation, there appears to be a legitimate chance that a majority of justices will affirm a state’s
[ad_1] You set goals for your personal achievements, goals for your work, and goals for fixing up your home so why wouldn’t you set objectives for your family? Goal setting is a great practice that keeps you aiming higher and achieving more. It is hard to get somewhere if you don’t know where you are
[ad_1] How to Baby Proof Your House As a parent, it’s super exciting when your baby begins to crawl or walk…except when you realize that means you suddenly need a baby proof home. You’d be amazed how easily babies can get into trouble, which is why it’s important to make sure your home is as
[ad_1] Although it’s likely still several months away, anticipation and optimism are beginning to build ahead of the Supreme Court’s expected ruling on the constitutionality of Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban. That’s because for the first time in a generation, there appears to be a legitimate chance that a majority of justices will affirm a state’s
[ad_1] How to Baby Proof Your House As a parent, it’s super exciting when your baby begins to crawl or walk…except when you realize that means you suddenly need a baby proof home. You’d be amazed how easily babies can get into trouble, which is why it’s important to make sure your home is as
[ad_1] Hand, foot, and mouth disease is one of those illnesses most of us parents and caregivers dread. Characterized by painful sores covering the (yep, you already guessed it) hands, feet, and mouth, children with this viral illness can get extremely uncomfortable. Not to mention, it is highly contagious. Because it is considered a self-limiting
[ad_1] Historically, formula-feeding and breastfeeding have each been popular during different time periods. Often, popularity was driven by commercial efforts to convince new moms of the optimal way to feed their babies. In the 1940s and 1950s, synthetic formula was new to the market. Advertising campaigns for both new moms and physicians put a heavy
[ad_1] Wash. Dry. Repeat. A new product from our friends at ezpz From the makers of the mess-catching Happy Mat, comes another awesome product to keep the peace in your kitchen. The ezpz Drying Rack is the perfect spot to dry and store baby and toddler feeding gear. Removable pegs make it simple to customize the set-up
[ad_1] College tours can be an exciting times for parents and teens. Life’s next stage is coming into focus and it is hard not to feel the thrill of watching your kid stand on the doorstep of adult life. But this can also be a confusing time as families take one college tour after another
[ad_1] My husband turned to me after separate discussions with our teenagers. “I feel like the different values our whole country’s struggling with are coming to a head right in our living room.” Tell me we’re not the only ones. I’ve got extended and immediate family members driving stakes in the ground on all sorts
[ad_1] Somewhere around the midpoint of life, the questions begin. Am I on track with my goals? Or am I playing catch up? Should I make changes to my life? How am I doing in my marriage? How am I doing as a parent? “Middle age” is often defined by age – somewhere between 40
[ad_1] Did you know that statistics show a girl’s self-esteem peaks at age nine and falls from there? This was a heartbreaking statistic that we recently discovered. We wanted to learn more about what we can do to prevent it from falling and empower our girls. That’s when we found Melody Pourmoradi, an empowerment coach
[ad_1] I remember being at a restaurant with my daughter when she was under a year old. My husband and I were signing with her during the meal. A woman sitting near us was watching in awe and commented that her grandson’s daycare uses sign language with the babies, but she wasn’t sure if babies
[ad_1] Looking for a bible verse about parents so you can draw some inspiration? Encouraging and growing your child’s faith starts at home. Your kids watch what you do, listen to what you say, and try to copy you. Every parent has experienced their child repeating something they said or did when they didn’t think
[ad_1] When it comes to sleeping techniques for infants, using a baby swaddle (or infant swaddle) is an effective strategy for helping newborns sleep more comfortably. Why swaddle a baby? A swaddle not only mimics the womb environment—in which your baby feels safe and secure—but also prevents your baby from flailing their arms and legs.
[ad_1] What makes a man a godly dad? You’ll hear a powerful description on our Focus on the Family Broadcast “The Legacy of a Godly Dad.” We’re airing a touching tribute paid by Brent Reaves to his father, “Smokey” John Reaves, the founder of Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que in Dallas. The family-run restaurant has a reputation
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