A Little More Wisdom
Mommy Confessions: Living The #MomLife
Written by Cathy Hale on April 26th, 2016
Motherhood is an exciting journey full of sweet moments, unexpected surprises and, of course, laughter. Toddlers are notorious comedians with their funny quirks and emerging personalities. They tend to do and say things in their own special way, reminding you that your are living the #momlife.
The Basics of Babywearing
Written by Cathy Hale on April 12th, 2016
If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably seen all sorts of cute baby slings during your baby gear adventures. There are a lot of reasons why babywearing is so popular these days and it’s not just because you can keep your baby safe while you eat, clean, write, walk or binge-watch your favorite TV show while folding laundry.
What You Should Know About Developmental Milestones: Written By An Autism Mama
Written by Cathy Hale on April 5th, 2016
I think most parents would agree it’s amazing how fast your baby grows and changes. The first smile. The first laugh. The first time she reaches for you. Then before you know it she’s climbing out of her crib and performing magical feats of strength. Who knew babies were so stealthy?!
The Beauty & Benefits of Exercising with Baby
Written by Cathy Hale on March 22nd, 2016
I loved my life as a new mom, but not being able to exercise was depressing. I’ve always been an active person and I worked out during both of my pregnancies until my huge baby bump slowed me down. Then I was sidelined with C-sections and countless sleepless nights and impossibly sore breastfeeding boobs.
Daylight Savings Time: Springing Forward with Baby
Written by Cathy Hale on March 15th, 2016
Saying goodbye to winter means saying hello to springing forward with Daylight Savings Time. And that’s going to happen sooner than you think - on Sunday, March 13 at precisely 2 a.m. Unless you’re in Arizona or overseas territories, you’ll be adjusting the clock to springtime too.
The Great Pacifier Debate
Written by Cathy Hale on March 8th, 2016
To soothe or not to soothe? That is the age-old binky question. I must admit, in my experience with pacifiers I had one son that loved his more than anything until he was four. Yes, four. It was odd to see him without a brightly colored binky in his mouth.
Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave Part I: Your Pumping Plan
Written by Cathy Hale on February 25th, 2016
Your bundle of joy is smiling, cooing and probably enjoys cuddling in your lap with a good book. All of these milestones melt your heart, but they also mean your maternity leave is almost over.
5 Essentials for Your Middle-of-the-Night Survival Kit
Written by Cathy Hale on February 22nd, 2016
Nothing jolts you out of your happy dreamland like a sick baby in the middle of the night. She may have been fine when she went to bed, but over the course of a few hours, her high-pitched crying indicates things have changed. Uh-oh!
Splish Splash Safely: 6 Bath Safety Tips for Babies
Written by Cathy Hale on February 18th, 2016
Last month, we celebrated National Bath Safety Month by sharing bath time safety tips with parents, which sparked lots of terrific conversations online. Over the course of the month, nearly 4,000 parents engaged with us on Facebook alone about important things to keep in mind when it comes to bath safety for newborns, babies and toddlers.
Little Chompers: Baby Teeth Development & Mouth Health
Written by Cathy Hale on February 15th, 2016
It’s hard to believe that cute gummy baby smile will slowly disappear as your baby starts getting her pretty pearly whites. Even though I knew they were coming, baby teeth surprised me. I remember thinking, “it can’t possibly be happening this fast!”