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How Necessary is a Baby Monitor?

Baby standing with stool is a reminder that parents need to supervise, but how necessary is a baby monitor?

When you are expecting a baby, it is easy to look through lists of recommended items to buy and be uncertain about what will actually be needed. Do you really need a changing table? Or will you change them on the sofa instead? Is a Moses basket needed in addition to a bedside crib? If you are not certain that you are going to need an item you see on a list, we recommend … [Read more...]

When Breastfeeding is Not Working

Baby in bassinet.

She was mouthing and acting hungry every 45 minutes. Since she was my second baby, I went into breastfeeding knowing how to do it. But, it still challenged me because no two babies are exactly alike. When breastfeeding is not working, the first step is to remember that every baby is different. My first did not latch perfectly right away. It took about 2 weeks of practice … [Read more...]

How to Teach an Infant Activity: Free Download

Free gift for subscribers: How to Teach an Infant Activity cheat sheet.

As moms, we sometimes do not identify as teachers. Teaching seems more prescriptive than being a mom many days. We react to our kids. We meet their needs. We guide. We do teach them. Every mom is a teacher whether you have a teaching degree or not. Every time we read to them, instruct them to eat their vegetables or help them learn to put their clean clothes away. It is all … [Read more...]

Winter Boredom Busters for Infants

Winter activities for babies to keep the boredom away.

Infants do not really get bored. But, we moms do want to maximize our time with our babies. That is how I felt. These activities are simple to set up and make great winter boredom busters for infants and their moms! I wanted to soak in the cuddles of my babies. And I also wanted to encourage my infant’s development with simple developmental activities. For infants, I do not … [Read more...]

When Will I Be an Expert Mom?

When will I be an expert mom? It seems advice is given freely with no consideration of experiences.

  After sharing that there were indeed two babies in my pregnant belly, I was offered advice about how to manage twins plus the two I already had at home. I was asked fairly frequently, “Do you think you can handle four kids?” Unwanted or unsolicited advice can be hard to deal with.     This stumped me a bit and made me initially feel that I knew … [Read more...]

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