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Mothers

As a new mother, we recognize the enormity of what your body has gone through or will go through to welcome your child into the world. As you research and dive into how to care for your child, explore our library of content for mothers, which includes tips for caring for your child and your own body and mind.

Fathers

Most fathers have a natural instinct for problem-solving, so we provide the information and tools needed to understand what mom and baby need to thrive. We offer insight to help you anticipate and tend to your partner’s needs during pregnancy and beyond while also building a paternal bond with your child and helping them grow.

Grandparents

Welcoming a grandchild into the world is a wonderful thing. Discover tips and new techniques to help you grow in your new role as a grandparent and offer the unwavering support you want to provide to your own children as they become parents themselves.

Pregnancy & Postpartum

For first-time mothers, pregnancy can quickly become overwhelming as you experience new physical, mental, and emotional sensations with every new day. Even for moms who have been through it all before, each pregnancy may be unique and offer its own set of challenges. We offer unique tools and considerations to supplement your pregnancy journey and the information you need for a full postpartum recovery.

Newborns & Infants

We are here to support you as you bond with your new baby in the precious early days. Know what to look for with your baby’s development and how to maximize their progress while keeping things organized with our handy tools.

Toddlers & Pre-K

As your child grows, you’ll be constantly amazed at the developmental strides they make every single day. We’ll help you keep up with ideas for enriching your toddler’s development and sparking their sense of discovery and imagination, all while ensuring they continue to get their nutritional, emotional, and physical needs met.

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Children’s Downtime: Opportunities for Creativity, Engagement, and Self-Discovery

Some parents are dismayed by the thought of children’s unstructured downtime, envisioning their kids staring at screens or complaining of boredom. Other parents prepare by scheduling or having at the ready a non-stop and full slate of activities designed to keep children’s bodies moving and brains engaged. Still, other parents

Expert Reveals 5 Clothing Tips to Encourage Nursing

In the United States, about 10,000 babies are born each day, and with it starts a journey of breastfeeding for many mothers. Nursing is a beautiful and natural process that nourishes babies and often helps to increase the bond between mother and baby. However, it can also be challenging for

Banana and Blueberry Loaf Cake – Annabel Karmel

Recipe by Annabel Karmel Do you have some overripe bananas on the countertop? We know how kids go through phases of wanting to eat two bananas in one day, every day for three days, then don’t want to eat them for a week. We have a solution for those overripe

How to Help Your Child Learn

Recently, I received a call from a friend’s daughter and son-in-law. I hadn’t seen them in quite some time. They’re both professionals who live in another city with their little girl, who is eighteen months old. I met her only once, when she was an infant. Larissa (not her real

8 Tips to Stop Your Sensitive Child From Removing Their Clothes

As parents and caregivers, most of us have experienced our sensitive child removing their clothing due to discomfort, and oftentimes at the worst possible times. With holidays, celebrations, and even colder weather, clothing sensitivity is often exacerbated, so we contacted Julia DeNey, fashion expert and founder of Sense-ational You, to

Books For Winter 2024

Have you seen the ads about micro-learning? It really is getting quite easy to add volume to your depth of knowledge these days. This winter, we have a few books that examine alternative and evolving ways of going about different activities. Please make note of the publication date, as some

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How to Help Your Child Learn

Recently, I received a call from a friend’s daughter and son-in-law. I hadn’t seen them in quite some time. They’re both professionals who live in another city with their little

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Books For Winter 2024

Have you seen the ads about micro-learning? It really is getting quite easy to add volume to your depth of knowledge these days. This winter, we have a few books

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