Parenting Babies
Parenting babies/ being a new parent is incredibly joyful & overwhelming. Find some of the best resources for parenting babies rooted in positive parenting.
Parenting Babies: Best Resources and Advice for New Parents
- Moms’ Advice for First Trimester Low Energy and Morning Sickness
- Baby Must-Haves on a Budget
- Best Bottle For Breastfed Babies
- The Number One Baby Sleep Tip
- The Best Advice for New Moms and What We Could’ve Done Without
- 19 Ways to Keep Your Baby Happy During Diaper Changes
- What’s Best for Baby’s Brain Development
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How to Use a Haakaa Pump Like a Breastfeeding Pro
Ah, breastfeeding – it’s a beautiful, exhausting, and sometimes downright tricky journey. We feel you, momma. So, we’ll share a secret weapon that can make your journey more manageable: a revolutionary breast pump! We will reveal how to use a Haakaa Pump like a breastfeeding pro. What Is a Haakaa Pump? A Haakaa Pump is […] Continue reading
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150 Old Fashioned Boy Names Make a Stylish Comeback
Old-fashioned boy names are back! They’re timeless options that stand out even today. These vintage monikers may be a thing of the past. Evidently, they’re quickly gaining popularity. It is why more and more parents are naming their sons after men from myths, classical literature, the Bible, and history. We’ve put together 150 old-fashioned boy […] Continue reading
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20 Push Present Ideas That Speak to the Heart of Motherhood
“Buy her a push present.”. This advice may sound unusual, but comes highly recommended. A recent survey asked a thousand expectant moms if they would want to receive a gift after giving birth. A whopping 74% said yes. So, the mothers have spoken- and we all know they know best. Pregnancy and childbirth can be […] Continue reading
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Responsive parenting is crucial for development. This is why.
Inside: Find out why responsive parenting promotes better outcomes in young children. The instant my feet hit the asphalt I felt lighter. Because my whole world revolved around taking care of my two and three-year-olds, I was desperate for a moment to myself. With the neighbourhood sidewalk in front of me and only my playlist […] Continue reading
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“It Takes a Village:” 3 anthropological reasons mothers need a community of support
Her “Have a great day,” was like a slap in the face. I was scrambling to find a way to continue our conversation and yet I knew her cheery salutation was the cue for me to leave. Dejected, I packed my groceries into my double-wide stroller and left the store. As I let my oldest […] Continue reading
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The worst advice for new moms made right!
New moms are inundated with unsolicited advice. Recently, I surveyed my friends and colleagues to find out what they felt was the best advice for new moms. Whether you’re looking for the best advice for new moms to be or are a new mom yourself, here you will find what advice to avoid, how to reframe common forms of unsolicited parenting advice, and the best advice for you too. Continue reading
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The Lonely Mom: How to Conquer This Feeling and Engage a Village Again
If you feel like a lonely mom, you’re not alone. As many as 90% of moms report feeling alone. Find effective ways to be a happier mom and re-engage the village around you. This post I, Alana, co-authored with best-selling author Rebecca Eanes. I had hundreds of online acquaintances, thousands of Instagram followers, and over […] Continue reading
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Flying with kids – 15 Tips for Flying with Infants & Toddlers
Flying with kids is daunting. No one wants to be stuck with the crying baby. Find effective strategies to make your flight as smooth as possible. The first time I flew with my then four-month-old daughter, I was ridden with fear. I kept thinking, what will happen if my daughter won’t stop crying? Five hours […] Continue reading
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Baby Sleep: Why sleep training might not work & what to do instead
When it comes to baby sleep, it seems society’s expectations are too high. Find gentle ways to encourage your baby to sleep here. In many ways, we’ve lost sight of our instincts and our perspective when it comes to baby sleep. I assume it’s because of the pressures of a nine to five schedule, busy […] Continue reading
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Best Baby Bottles: A guide for the nervous mama
Nervous about introducing a breastfed baby a bottle? Find out best tips for successfully bottle feeding a breastfed baby as well as the best baby bottles to use… “The World Health Organization recommends you breastfeed your baby until two years or beyond,” our breastfeeding course instructor informed us. Had I been drinking something, I would […] Continue reading
About Me
Hi, I’m Alana. When I’m not nursing cold, stale coffee, I usually can be found with the baby on my hip, barefoot, and racing after my two older kids.
Thanks to a degree in psychology and a free-range childhood backing onto an expansive evergreen forest, positive parenting and play-based learning are my passions.