Let’s face it, parenting takes a lot of time and effort. Gone are the days of freedom, you are now shacked to a little human. Here is a short list of habits to be highly effective at parenting. 1. Enjoy being a parent This habit is especially true during the early stages of parenthood. Hours…
Our Bed-sharing Journey Before our son was born, my husband and I did all of the “right” things to prepare for our little one. One of the sweetest things that my husband did was purchase books on pregnancy and parenting to give us the best start possible. We also attended several parenting classes led by…
There is so much to say thank you for. Long before our little nugget was even born, you begin your sacrifice. Starting with a comfortable sleep. The tiny human inside of you was punching and kicking places that you never knew existed. Urinating became the most frequent activity of the day or night. Not to…
There are a lot of products out there claiming to be “required”. Here is a list of products that we hope you find helpful for the first three months. These are items that you absolutely will need. It is a great idea to stock up on them before the baby comes. That way you’ll feel…
Gone are the days when I was able to do whatever I wanted while breastfeeding my son. He used to just take in his milk while he enjoyed cozy snuggles with closed little eyelids, without distraction. I used to be able to have a meal, read, watch something on the television. It was great. I…
Both my wife and I love to watch TV, especially Netflix. Now that we are parents that has drastically changed. Binge watching a season now is a thing of the past. When we read one of our favorite parenting books, Brain Rules for Baby, one of the brain rules is to have no TV until…
There is one thing I never thought I would be doing and that is co-sleeping with our baby. A baby is supposed to sleep in their crib right? Well spoiler, my opinion has changed, read more to find out why. Guidelines for Co-sleeping: We came across Dr. James Mckenna who advocates for cosleeping and how…
This topic is near and dear to my heart, breastfeeding. The information in this post goes out to all the brave breastfeeders, breastfeeders-to-be, and breastfeeding supporters out there. From the beginning of my breastfeeding journey with my son I’ve been fortunate enough to have a little bit of knowledge from taking a class and reading…
Soak it all in. Congratulations! If you are reading this post you are either going to have a baby or just welcomed one into the world. It’s marvelous isn’t it? Tiny hands and little toes, how exciting! If you aren’t already you will probably be caught by surprise just how much you adore those sweet…
We have a pet puppy, Beyla. She is a golden retriever. She was one and a half years old when she met my son for the first time. Here are 6 tips for introducing your dog to your baby for the first time and beyond. 1. Exercise If you have an energetic dog, or you…
