Halloween is a holiday of thrills and chills. Frightening decorations and scary haunted sites amuse and entertain the little kid in all of us. Somehow, they are not so entertaining for actual little kids. Babies, too young to understand why being scared is sometimes a good thing, might be especially affected by seemingly harmless costumes […]

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Re-Posted from the HuffintonPost.com We live in a world where information about having and rearing babies is everywhere. Go online, and if you can’t find answers there, there’s always your doctor, parenting group, favorite mom friend or well-intentioned-but-meddling-mother-in-law ready to weigh in. But what about the information that, for one reason or another, people neglect to […]

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Re-Posted from the HuffintonPost.com It was 99 degrees out when we visited Disneyland last week. Have you ever tried to nurse a 4-month-old baby in 99 degree heat? It feels like your face is melting off. My chubby, sweet boy slid across my chest as his cheeks burned a brighter red than mine. His thin […]

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As if it weren’t tricky enough taking care of an infant with a cold; with the return of cold and flu season, you may find yourself coughing and sneezing right along with him. It may seem near impossible to find ways to soothe your aching body and get back to full health without neglecting your […]

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By now, I’m sure you’ve noticed the amount of empty containers and boxes left over from disposable diapers and wipes thrown away every week. Or perhaps you have zipper bags that once housed your baby’s bedding and curtains. Oh, and let’s not forget the number of clothes your baby seems to outgrow daily. Ever wonder […]

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There will be many times when you marvel at the quiet, content infant in your arms. You’ll feel love, joy and a sense of awe at the peacefulness surrounding you both. Take advantage of this serene moment with a quick meditation activity that can help you relieve any built-up stress. Before you begin, safety first. […]

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