Why Is Breastfeeding So Important? Amazing Breastmilk Facts
Our bodies are amazing and they do amazing things! The more I learn about our bodies, the more impressed I am with them. One part…
Your Baby’s Eyes: 11 Strange (but harmless) Newborn Quirks
If you know anything about newborns, you know that they aren’t the most interactive little ones during their first several weeks and months of life after birth. Even knowing this, you still might not be able to help yourself from trying to smile into your baby’s eyes the same way you would an older baby, looking for recognition, laughter, connection. What you’re more likely to find, during this early stage of development for your child, is a variety of eye conditions, quirks, and peculiarities that could be alarming if you didn’t know what to expect. Today, we’re going to rapid-fire review many of these quirks so that when you find yourself lovingly staring down into your newly born baby’s eyes, you’re able to greet them into this world with a few less concerns.
What I’ve Learned from Newbery Medal Books: A Book Report
As I’ve been reading through the Newbery Medal winners so far, I’ve found myself ruminating on a couple of questions:
1. What is it that makes a Newbery Medal winner book a “Newbery Book”? What about it made it stand out from all the other new children’s literature that same year?
2. If I were to write a children’s book following the patterns learned from these all-stars, what would it entail?
None under One: Honey versus Food Allergens
In my last post (None under One: Honey versus Dairy), I broached the concept of introducing allergens in infancy as a way to lessen their ability to cause allergic reactions down the road. In this post, we’ll learn more about allergens and why this recommendation is in place. We’ll also explore why this recommendation doesn’t apply to honey.
None Under One: Honey Versus Dairy
Part Three of my “No Honey Under One” three-part series. If you missed the previous two posts in this series, you can find them here…
“No Honey Under One”…But Where Might It Be Unexpectedly?
Welcome to Part Two of my “No Honey Under One” series! In Part One, we dove into the “No Honey Under One” rule more in…
Exploring the “Why” Behind the “No Honey Under One” Rule
I learned something new this year. It’s something that I didn’t pay attention to (or even know about) with my oldest son. (Good thing kids…
Parenting Got You Down? Try Positive Parenting Affirmations and Mantras
Parenting is hard work. No doubt about it. It pushes us in ways we’ve never been pushed before. When the crazies are swirling around–physically, mentally and emotionally–it can be helpful to have a reset button to help bring back a measure of calm. Many people find that having a mantra or a positive affirmation can be the ticket to help them do just that.
How to Help Baby get Back to Sleep: 4 Things to Avoid in the Middle of the Night
2am. Baby cries. You wait to see if it’s just a little half-awake cry and they’ll be back asleep soon. Nope. It’s real. The cries…
What You Didn’t Know about Bath Time Squirt Toys
Bath squirt toys are so cute! And there’s so many of them in all shapes and sizes! I was excited to register for some when…