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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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7 Biggest Misconceptions in Postpartum Nutrition: And How it’s a Leading Cause of PP Depression

What are the 7 biggest misconceptions in postpartum nutrition? It is important that you know because it is a leading cause of postpartum depression. Our modern world has failed to understand how radically unique the postpartum body is that we are on the verge of destroying the very mothers this

Your Child’s Imagination

By Jill Kelsey   “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” –Henry David Thoreau   Your child’s development is in your hands. Providing experiences and quality learning tools is crucial to development. This includes tapping into and nurturing your child’s imagination. The interest in learning – in part

Latin Children’s Music to Encourage Your Baby’s Bilingual Learning

By Talia Smith   A recent study from the University of Washington shows that brains are best suited to learn a second language between the ages of zero and three. In other words, it is never too soon to expose your baby to a second language. Why are babies language

Benefits of Early Eye Exams – Interview

photo: pexels.com   We interviewed Dr. Andrea Thau, O.D., former president of the American Optometric Association (AOA), about the importance of having your child’s vision checked early. In recent news, one child’s life was saved when her regular eye exam revealed a tumor that needed removal! Her mother, Maria Garcia,

Give Your Child a Story They Won’t Forget

photo: pexels.com   Young children often like to be the center of attention. They like to know people care for them or are thinking about them. One way to surely delight your child is to introduce a customized book to them.   The following book publishers have developed custom books

Halloween Safety Tips

Photo by Ylanite Koppens   After a certain age, kids do not want to be seen with their parents walking around the neighborhood on Halloween. They ask for independence to be able to spend the evening trick-or-treating with friends, but then parents are left sitting at home stressing about whether

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Your Child’s Imagination

By Jill Kelsey   “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” –Henry David Thoreau   Your child’s development is in your hands. Providing experiences and quality learning tools

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Halloween Safety Tips

Photo by Ylanite Koppens   After a certain age, kids do not want to be seen with their parents walking around the neighborhood on Halloween. They ask for independence to

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