[ad_1] For new parents, a baby monitor is an essential piece of hardware for the nursery. Not only does a good baby monitor help track and monitor your baby, but it also provides a great deal of peace of mind to you, the parent or caregiver. But how do baby monitors work exactly? And what
Month: May 2022
[ad_1] There’s no doubt that culturally, we tend to think of moms as the keepers of the family dinner. It may not be accurate, equitable, or even realistic in many households – but long-held gender stereotypes die hard, and even in the 21st century, research shows that women do more cooking and grocery shopping than
[ad_1] Today we’re sharing our list of favorite nicknames for boys! When I found out my firstborn baby was a boy, I was beyond excited. I immediately started narrowing down my baby name list to pick the perfect name for our son. One of our top priorities was a strong boy name that came with
[ad_1] Have you ever heard of orgasmic birth? Not many have. Overmedicalization of maternity care, especially in low-risk births, has sterilized the birth experience, taking away access to a full range of comfort, emotional support, and most of all, pleasure. Without a system that supports women and all birthing people to stay in their power
[ad_1] I know I’m not the only one. Amid all the dorm drop-off and video-chat-with-the-dog stories, I’m here with two college students living at home. There are many good reasons for this — a terrific program at a local college for one kid, two years of free community college from the state for both, and
[ad_1] Some babies start crawling as early as six months, while others take up to a year. So what’s the right timeline for your baby to start crawling? There’s no right or wrong answer to this question – every baby develops at their own pace. But if you’re curious about when your little one might
[ad_1] One of the most exciting parts of pregnancy is selecting a name for your baby! If you’re expecting a daughter and looking for rustic or country girl names, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the best country names for girls. These country girl names are English, French, Greek, Hebrew,
[ad_1] Deciphering whether or not you’re experiencing pregnancy symptoms can be as confusing as it is challenging. Did I eat something that upset my stomach, or do I have morning sickness? Am I coming down with something that’s making me so exhausted? Did I drink too many fluids that I’m constantly urinating? With so many
[ad_1] How does respectful care work when we have more than one child? What can we do when siblings, multiples, and other groups of children seem to need our attention all at once? Janet’s guest is early childhood specialist Erica Orosco Cruz, a mother of 4 and the founder/director of Homeschool Garden, a childcare center
[ad_1] Asya Welz is a proud 2022 graduate, but at graduation her family, including her mom and grandma, did much more than sit clapping and beaming with pride in the audience. They graduated as well. The women of the Welz family are the first and only 3 generation graduates from Western Governors University (WGU). Last weekend,
[ad_1] Having a baby is one of the most amazing and life-changing experiences you will ever have. But it can also be really tough on your marriage. Suddenly, you’re both dealing with sleep deprivation, intense stress, and a whole lot of new responsibilities. How do you keep your marriage strong during this challenging time so
[ad_1] Hallelujah! The warm weather is finally coming around! With summer not too far away, I’m so excited to share some easy-to-make, kid-friendly popsicle recipes. Sure, store-bought popsicles are great, and I always assumed making homemade popsicles would be too much work to be worth it. But I’m here to tell you, I’ve officially been
[ad_1] Dave Weier considers it pure joy to father three stepsons. When he and his wife, Trena, married, the boys were young—ages 6, 9, and 11. With no kids of his own, he didn’t hesitate to help raise someone else’s kids, although he admits it wasn’t always easy. Now, 25 years later, Dave is thankful
[ad_1] Summer break. Some parents welcome it with open arms. Others feel like it’s more bricks, less straw. Chances are, this past school year, you were plugging along at a good clip. The kids are ready for something fun, regaling you with friends’ scheduled Disney or beach vacays. But maybe this exemplifies the split down
[ad_1] And this OB-GYN is so over it. In the latest episode of The Kardashians, Kourtney Kardashian revealed the unusual advice her doctor gave her to boost her fertility—and it’s a shocker. Apparently, as part of the newlywed and husband Travis Barker’s ongoing attempts to have a child, she visited an Ayurvedic guru, who advised Kourtney
[ad_1] “Alright, it’s Saturday!” my husband said, clapping his hands together. “Time to get stuff done!” I opened my eyes a crack and gave him a mix between an eye roll and a glare. You see, my definition of a perfect Saturday is sleeping in. Waking up to my kids watching cartoons, allowing me to
[ad_1] This post is sponsored by College Savings Plans Network, but the opinions are our own. Hands down, a college degree is the single best investment a parent can make in their child’s future. But it’s also expensive. The tension between the need for a college degree and its cost is at the core of
[ad_1] My husband and I have been empty nesters for almost a year now. While it certainly took us a while to get used to the deafening silence, and the aches in our hearts, we adjusted rather quickly to the many benefits: lower grocery bills, less laundry, cooking, cleaning and nagging. We’ve eased into a
[ad_1] Google “Stepping Away From Toxic Friends” and you’ll get 39,500,000 results. We all know surrounding ourselves with the right people is the best way to protect our energy (and if you Google a quote on that you’ll get 60,800,000 results). My daughter needed help with a toxic friendship My middle school daughter recently asked my
[ad_1] Three weeks after our dog Pablo died Erin finally said, “Pablo’s not coming back.” The days after his passing were filled with questions: “When can we pick him up?” “When will Pablo come home?” It’s hard for anyone to imagine life without their first love, for Erin, who has autism, it was impossible. Pablo,
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