How can you help a new mom who has a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), especially around the holidays? Nothing has prepared her to leave the maternity ward empty-handed. She is likely feeling pretty crummy as she watches other new moms being rolled out of the hospital with a brand new baby while …
Holidays are so fun with family and friends gathering from near and far. There’s gift giving, movie watching, fun games, baby cuddles, and of course, the food! Half the fun is in the delicious foods that we center our gatherings around. But, there are often tons of sugary sweets that congregate for little fingers to …
This year set up a DIY Christmas photo booth to capture fun and silly photos of family and friends at your next holiday gathering. DIY photo booths are inexpensive and easy to set up. Plus, guests will enjoy taking selfies and funny photos with their family and friends using props provided. There is no need …
Do your kids enjoy watching The Polar Express? We have already watched The Polar Express a few times already this month. It is one of our favorite Christmas movies. Before Christmas is pretty low-key in our house, we decorate the Christmas tree, make cookies, attend church on Christmas eve, and watch Christmas movies together. This …
There is nothing harder and sadder for both parent and baby than the teething stage, so here are a couple of things to help ease some of the pain. Disclosure: We aren’t health care providers and shared these tips based upon on our experiences. Keep in mind that all babies are different and what might …
Having a tender-headed child can make caring for their hair uncomfortable for everyone involved. Growing up my mom used to comb the tangles out of my hair. She always used this a pink wide tooth comb that had a handle and had a bottle of detangling spray in hand to help minimize the pain. However, …
After Thanksgiving, we always pull out all of the Christmas decorations, get a visit from our Elf on the Shelf, and we curl up on the couch to watch our favorite Christmas movies together. Of course Home Alone, Polar Express, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas is on the top of the list of must …
Growing up Christmas was always my favorite time of year as a child. Now that I have children of my own, seeing Christmas through their eyes is even better and I wanted to continue the magical experience. Over the last decade, things have changed and some of the traditions that were popular are no longer …
Are you worried that your decisions about how you handle Christmas gifts are feeding your child’s sense of entitlement? For families with young children, Santa often brings the more expensive items that your child has been eyeing all year long. However, just because your child wants something doesn’t mean that they are entitled to get …
Are you prepared for the flu season this year? Each year different strains of the flu and scientist analyze data that is collected from 142 national influenza centers in 113 different countries (further reading on how flu vaccines are made) to determine which virus is expected to make its rounds during the next flu season. Vaccines aren’t perfect but …
