We’ve all heard the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child.” It hearkens back to a simpler age when kids roamed the neighborhood with their friends, and aunts, uncles, grandparents, and other family played a significant role in children’s lives. Although village parenting looks much different for modern parents, we all still have…
This week, we are highlighting baby-led weaning (BLW) resources! Starting solids with your baby can be a stressful decision point for many parents. There are so many options out there, including spoon feeding, purees, baby-led weaning approaches, or combination feeding. Not only there, but it can feel like there’s a lot to learn about safety…
No matter how much time we spend with our children, we aren’t going to be with them 100% of their life. Other caring adults also play an important role in raising them and forming their character. Thinking back to your own childhood, you may have fond memories of a favorite aunt, grandparent, or babysitter. Family,…
This week, we’re highlighting resources about baby wearing! From wraps to structured carriers, wearing your baby as you go about your daily life as a parent has become more and more popular. There are definitely pros to having your hands free throughout the day (especially if you have other kiddos) and still being able to…
Maybe like us, you’ve seen some of the recent social media posts about “turning off the voices.” It seems the latest trend taking over the parenting internet is all about intuition. Unfollow, delete, close the app, shut out the external information and parenting experts and rely solely on your own gut feelings when you’re making…
If you decide to breastfeed for any amount of time, you will want to be aware of the resources provided by La Leche League. Their goal is to help parents reach their nursing goals, and they provide several ways to access this support. First, the website provides extensive information and articles that may be enough…
If you’re newer to the world of the parenting internet, or don’t have many other friends with kids, you may not have heard the term “crunchy mom”. It likely originated from the sound of eating granola, which is usually connected to a hippie lifestyle. Other similar descriptors are “holistic parenting” or “natural parenting.” These refer…
For this week’s resource, we’re highlighting KellyMom! This favorite online resource provides evidence-based articles across a wide variety of topics from pregnancy to breastfeeding to parenting. Kelly is a mom herself and an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has been supporting mothers and babies since 1997 and has many years of experience working together…
Perhaps it’s a family member, or a close friend, or someone on social media. We can all probably remember a situation where someone has made a comment, suggested we do something differently, or recommended a resource. Yet their parenting advice goes against what you’ve found is the best way for your family. Thinking through the…
