When it comes to being a new parent, we need to ask a LOT of new questions. Sometimes, we feel like we should already know the answers, so we feel dumb for asking. Well, there really aren’t any dumb questions for new moms. None of us are expected to perform perfectly, or even semi-well, at …

ALL women are susceptible to Postpartum Depression, regardless of the outcome (miscarriage, live birth, still born, etc). Fluctuating hormones, an actual imbalance of chemicals in the brain, and lack of sleep all contribute to this disease. It’s estimated that 10 to 20 percent of new mothers will suffer from PPD (source here), though I speculate …

If you are planning a registry for your new bundle of joy, it’s always a good idea to make sure a playard is on your list. And now playards offer so much more than just a space for your baby to play! Urbini recently introduced the 4-in-1 Nesti Playard that offers four uses in one …

By Guest Author Hilary Smith There is a saying in in the Midwest that if you don’t like the weather all you need to do is wait five minutes. Similar to the weather, our teens’ social media use can change daily or even within minutes.  All we need to do is think back a few …

This morning I was a guest on WBTV Charlotte (CBS) for a segment on “mom hacks”. I featured 10 great mom hacks with TV anchor Kristen Miranda that everyone should know about. You can see the entire segment here: Below are the tips featured in this morning’s segment. Add a Trash Can to your Vehicle Ever …

Guest Post by: Jen Altrogge Tips to Creating a Lifelong Relationship The grandparent and grandchild bond is extremely special. It is unlike any other. Chances are you have heard the old saying, “Parents have to say no, grandparents get to say yes,” and this could not be more accurate. At times, it can be difficult for …

My daughter attends a cooperative preschool where one of the co-oping parent’s jobs is to provide the class’s daily snack. At our two-year-old classroom orientation, the teacher mentioned a time when a family brought sardines (maybe anchovies? some kind of gross fish) when the class was doing their penguin unit. She was using it to …

Perhaps you’re a parent to a baby, or are expecting a baby soon. Perhaps baby sleep is a major priority to you. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit. In short, the Magic Merlin Suit is to be used as a transition out of the swaddle. It is essentially a padded suit that …

Yesterday, we started our RV Family Travel mini video series on our very first RV trip with the kids. Episode one gave you an introduction to our trip and a great list of what we packed for our travels. If you are considering RV travel with your family, this is a great place to start. …

I’m currently pregnant with my 3rd child. My friends who are also pregnant right now have been asking me what vitamins, supplements, and stretch mark prevention products I use. Being a first time mom is overwhelming with the hundreds of prenatal products to choose from and its hard to narrow down which is best for …

Your first child was your whole world, and now you’re pregnant with number two and it’s time to start preparing your firstborn for the new arrival. Here are some tips on how to make the transition to big brother or big sister easier on everyone: Start Early: I told our daughter about her baby sibling as …

Last month, we finally did it! Yes, we have been talking about this for a couple years and we finally did it! We finally rented an RV to take a family camping (or shall I say “glamping”?) trip. NOTE: Thinking of taking an extended RV trip? Rent an RV FIRST for a weekend! (RV Share …