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 … [Read more...] about The Best and Worst Advice for New Moms
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The one way you can spoil a baby and it’s not what you think
One of the first pieces of advice I got as a new mom was "not to spoil your baby." Find out what research says CAN spoil your baby. It's not what you think.By today's standards, Amanda was a young mom.At twenty-three-years-old, she was sensitive to the fact that most of the moms around her were older and more experienced. When it came to three-month-old Mila, she … [Read more...] about The one way you can spoil a baby and it’s not what you think
3 SIMPLE Ways to Foster Language Development in Infants
Do you want to give your baby the best start linguistically? Check out these 3 research supported SIMPLE ways to foster language development in infants! My university courses on child development were undoubtedly my favourite. Of those, the courses on language development had me fascinated! Before taking said courses, I had no idea … [Read more...] about 3 SIMPLE Ways to Foster Language Development in Infants
Good and Bad Sleep Props: Help Your Toddler Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep
Toddler sleep and sibling rivalry are two "areas of opportunity" in our household. Fortunately, one of my best friends is a Sleep Consultant. Through her help, I have slowly been able to develop better sleeping habits in my nocturnal honey badger of a son. Since we moving into our new house, my former co-sleeper is now in bed with his big sis. Sleep goes really well. Falling … [Read more...] about Good and Bad Sleep Props: Help Your Toddler Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep
An Open Letter To My Kids About Parenting
To My Dear Kiddos,One day, you may have children of your own. Or, maybe you won’t.If you do decide to trudge down the path of uncertainty, insecurity, and wonderment known as parenting, I’d like to share a few thoughts.Once you are a parent, your entire view on life will change.Fear becomes a renewed part of your existence. I say “renewed” because after you … [Read more...] about An Open Letter To My Kids About Parenting