Should You Read to Your Newborn?

Should You Read to Your Newborn?

  Yes, yes, YES! Read to your newborn! Its never, ever too early to start reading to baby. Even though she won’t understand your words, reading is a powerful tool for connecting parent and child. Simply the sound of your voice has a positive impact on baby....
Baby’s First Cold and Flu Season

Baby’s First Cold and Flu Season

  Winter is on its way, and with that always comes the lovely cold and flu season. Baby’s first cold is heartbreaking. Not only because its torture to watch them be uncomfortable, but also because you probably won’t be getting any sleep. Not a fun...
Newborn Care Basics: Newborn Care In the Hospital

Newborn Care Basics: Newborn Care In the Hospital

From the very moment labor is over, you are officially a parent! It’s amazing, wonderful, unbelievable… and also frightening. At least the very first time. Even if you’ve read every book imaginable from cover to cover, reading about taking care of...
Postpartum Depression: Baby Blues vs. The Real Thing

Postpartum Depression: Baby Blues vs. The Real Thing

Knowing the difference between the very common “baby blues” and the less common but very serious postpartum depression is incredibly important. Both for an expecting mother and those who are close around her. The symptoms can often be interchangeable,...