Babies

As we staggered out of the hazy newborn stage, my daughter still wanted me and only me all the day long. Nobody else could hold her, comfort her, talk to her, look at her, breathe near her. Not even my husband could smile at her, lest she immediately burst into heart-wrenching sobs and scream with the vigor of a thousand banshees.

You can plan, but you don't always get the final say. Your baby and your body will decide most of your birth plan for you.

For The Love Of Joy is giving one of our lucky readers there pick of a beautiful boppy cover in aqua, peach or cactus! Anna of FTLOJ creates modern quilted goods for you and yours.  She specializes in quilted nursery and home...

It doesn't bother me everyday. Mostly, I go on, business as usual, enjoying my children and the stage of life I'm living. Until it happens: a childfree friend posts to social media. A pinterest-perfect picture of her island backdrop vacation. You know, the one...

Research shows when families use Family Connects, mothers feel less anxious, learn about quality childcare options available to them, and their babies need less emergency care at hospitals.

As the mother of four children under the age of three, I am a self-appointed double stroller expert. In fact, I currently own three double strollers: the Baby Jogger City Mini Double Stroller, the BOB Revolution SE Duallie, and the...

Consuming extra water can actually be deadly for a baby. It causes the sodium level in their blood to drop. This can lead to brain swelling, which can cause poor feeding, extreme exhaustion, seizures, and eventually death.