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???
Read MoreYour 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).
Read MoreNovember 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.
Read MoreThere 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!
Read MoreFather’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!
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreIt’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!
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreWinter 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.
Read MoreHaving 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.
Read MorePIcking 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.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard about grandparents coming to visit when the new baby is born. This can be a dream when grandparents can help new parents get rest and food. You may have also heard about some grandparents who put the baby to sleep on their stomach or add rice cereal to a bottle of formula or breastmilk. Or, telling the parents what they are doing is wrong, even if its what their pediatrician told them to do. This can be more of a nightmare for new parents who start to distrust the new grandparents in caring for the new baby. Fortunately, there are ways grandparents-to-be can prepare for this new role by learning about boundaries and up to date newborn care. Check out our recommendations in this blog.
Read MoreHow many times a day have you looked at your new baby, looked around your home, and crucified yourself because you are not a perfect mom? How many times a day do you beat yourself up because this new parenthood thing is SO different from how you imagined it would be? We see you. And we’ve got something we need to say to you.
Read MoreDoes your return to work after maternity leave have you feeling anxious? Take a look at our tips to help you make a smooth transistion from maternity leave to going back to the office.
Read MoreEver wondered why skin to skin is so good for your baby (and you!)? We tell you why.
Read MoreWant to take a trip to the beach or pool but don’t know how to do that with baby in tow? Check out our 5 tips to make the outing a little easier.
Read MoreDaylight Savings is just around the corner and this can strike fear in the hearts of all parents. Don't worry! We have some tips to help your baby adjust to Daylight Savings time.
Read MoreIs your brain drawing a blank when it comes to singing your little one to sleep at night? Today's Top 10 blog has got you covered.
Read MoreDid you know that 1 in 3 families have to choose between buying diapers and food? Did you know that WIC and food stamps do not cover diapers? Check out this blog on the way a Wake County program is filling the need for diapers in our community. Doulas of Raleigh is partnering with this organization to help raise awareness and increase donations.
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