Once your child reaches the toddler stage, the way they play has become much more hands on. Usually, you can’t get them to keep their hands off anything. They’re more observant and eager to know what everything is around them, which is a great thing. Taking advantage of all that energy and enthusiasm provides plenty of ways to teach your toddler new things, making every day games into learning activities to boost their vocabulary, creativity […]

When you’re a new mother, you may be spending a significant part of your day alone with your newborn. This time forces you to get creative to keep the little one happy and yourself stress-free. It can be easy to slip into a monotonous routine that makes the days seem to drag on, which is why we’ve put together this list of fun activities for new moms and their babies in the early days. Go […]

To say having a child won’t impact your relationship just wouldn’t be true. It’s a major change that means major adjustments to your life with your spouse or partner. But this change isn’t a bad thing, you just have to know it’s coming and make sure to acknowledge and adjust when it does. First of all, having a baby will impact intimacy. From the physical changes associated with pregnancy and delivery that make intercourse uncomfortable […]

Every expectant woman could use a helping hand and calming voice throughout her pregnancy and a doula is the original cheerleader for moms to be. If you aren’t familiar with doulas or are considering having one be a part of your pregnancy journey, here is a little about doulas and the services they provide. The practice of doulas goes back centuries and the word “doula” actually has Greek roots, meaning “women’s servant” or “a woman […]

When you’re expecting a child, you always have to think about their safety and wellbeing along with yours. Exercise is a big part of keeping you and the baby healthy, but there are limits to what fitness and recreational activities a pregnant woman should participate in to avoid unnecessary strain or injury. While that doesn’t mean you must become inactive (unless advised by your doctor), these are the six activities pregnant women should avoid for […]

A new alternative therapy is growing rapidly in popularity to help with the various stages of pregnancy as well as the experience of childbirth and adjustment to motherhood — hypnosis. And this isn’t the dangling pocket watch you may be imagining! Hypnotic techniques and methods can help you feel your best and help reduce anxiety as you prepare for your baby and beyond. There is a specialist branch of hypnotherapy, called hypnobirthing which has become […]

Pregnancy is a time of great physical, mental and emotional changes and not just for the future mother. Fathers-to-be also experiences a huge shift as they prepare for the arrival of their child while also taking on the role of partner and supporter during this journey. So don’t worry future dads, we haven’t forgotten about you! Here are 10 ways to make your wife’s pregnancy a smoother, more enjoyable time for the both of you […]

Having a baby is a major financial undertaking as well as a physical and emotional one. Today, there are countless items marketed as “must haves” and “necessities” for new parents that can make you question whether you need a bigger house and an extra pay check too. But do you really need to spend the money on all those things? Our answer is no. So, we put together this list of items you should have, […]

When it’s time to wean your baby off the bottle or breast, it can be tough to know where to start to get them eating solid, nutritious foods. But these early days of eating “grown up food” set the stage for their lifelong nutrition, helping them develop their palate and identifying any allergies or sensitivities. Your child is ready to start consuming solids once they’re between the ages of four and six months. At this […]

Is your baby keeping you up at night? Getting your little one to sleep through the night on their own is one of the biggest hurdles for new parents, but with some trial and error and these suggestions, you can conquer it and help you and your baby get the rest you need. What causes babies to have trouble sleeping? There can be many sources of poor sleep for a baby and it can take […]