We aren’t mean to do this parenting thing all on our own. Read our new blog post about Support for New Dads as we get ready to celebrate Father’s Day!
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It’s Mother’s Day and while the flowers, notes, and hugs are all nice…read our blog to find out we mothers REALLY want for Mother’s Day.
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One of the hardest things about working outside of the home is sometimes missing your baby’s “firsts”..their first time crawling, first time walking, or their first word. Read our blog on ways to make missing these milestones a little bit easier.
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Sometimes I am too stubborn for my own good. This was true with how I chose to feed my babies, especially with my first baby. You see, I had bought into the belief that babies should be drinking ONLY breastmilk whenever possible, no matter what the cost. I was so strict about breastfeeding and ONLY breastfeeding that it severely impacted both my physical and mental health.
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I remember sitting in my son’s bedroom playing with him as he built with Duplo blocks. I had my sleeping newborn daughter in my arms. I was totally WINNING at this mother of 2 thing. And then my sleeping daughter woke up and started crying.
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There’s just something about seeing a pregnant lady or a new baby that makes people completely lose their filter. For some reason people will sometimes make the most unwelcome comments. Read our blog to see if someone has said some of these same outrageous things to you!
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I’ll just come right out and say it. Women NEED other women,especially during pregnancy and the early days of parenting. We need them as friends, mentors, and to walk through life with us. But how do we find them? How do we create a community for ourselves? Read the blog for some ideas.
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Life is good! The baby showers have happened, the nursery is painted, and the infant car seat base is installed in your car. You just have a few weeks left before your baby is born! With that excitement also often comes with some nervousness about becoming a new dad. Let us help ease your concerns with our Top 5 Things for New Dads to Know!
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I’ve never shared this with anyone.
When my midwife placed my baby on my chest after each of my births, I felt….nothing. Well, I definitely felt relief that labor was over. But that moment of instantly falling head over heels in love with my new baby.. I didn’t have that... What was wrong with me???
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Your baby’s first Christmas is almost here! You may be wondering what gifts to get for your baby. Take a look at our list for ideas (spoilers: it’s easier than you think to give your baby what they want).
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November has been proclaimed “Adoption Awareness Month” by our governor here in NC. We have the privilege and honor of supporting many new families as they bring home their adopted babies. One of our former clients, Liz Ohrberg, has graciously shared her story on today’s blog.
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There are so many great children’s books about Fall and Fall holidays. You may have a child who is more sensitive to the scary parts of Halloween. Here are some of our favorite non-spooky Fall board books!
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Father’s Day 2023 is on Sunday, June 18th. This Ode to Fathers goes out to all the dads, grandpas, uncles, brothers, stepdads, foster dads, and any other human who fills the role of a father. Happy Father’s Day!
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The days are getting longer and the outside temps are rising! Spring is a wonderful time to get out and enjoy some activities with your baby and your toddler/preschooler! Check out our blog post to get some ideas for fun and age-appropriate Spring activites.
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At last, the temperature is dropping. The night air has a chill to it and some leaves are starting to change color. The pumpkin patches are open, the jeans and boots are at the ready, and the PSLs are in hand! That’s right, it’s Fall! There’s no shortage of fun fall activities to do with your family. Take a look at some of the ideas below and see if you can incorporate a few of them over the next couple of months.
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It’s 90 degrees and sunny yet again. It’s too hot to do anything but stay inside in the A/C or get into a pool, lake, or ocean. Sounds easy, right? Maybe pre-kids when you just had to get yourself ready and out the door. Now, the thought of packing up everything you need for a baby or todder for a day at the pool seems a little overwhelming. Good news! There’s plenty of ways to get your baby playing in water without ever leaving your house. Check out some of our ideas!
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You don’t have to travel very far OR spend a ton of money to have a fun Spring Break with your kids. Check out this post for a list of local, fun activities to do over Spring Break and the following weeks.
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Winter is here! You may be wondering how to navigate winter weather with a baby or toddler. This blog post will give you tips and tricks about how to dress baby for cold weather as well as some ideas for what to DO with a baby or toddler during those cold, winter days.
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Having you been pinning list after list of items for your baby registry? Are you feeling overwhelmed with including what seems like 100 hundred items? Good news! We’ve taken all the work of paring down your list into a more manageable Top 10 list. This is the third and final blog in our Top 10 Picks for Your Baby Registry series. This final list is all focused on the essential items that you need for bathing and diapering your new baby.
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PIcking out items for your baby registry can feel overwhelming. That’s why we created our Top 10 Baby Registry series. This week we focus on our favorite items for Infant Sleep. It features our favorite products to help your newborn get the best and safest sleep.
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