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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 Look At You & Experience Themselves

Mimicking Behavior By Dustin Rhodes – It has been said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” And when it comes to your baby, this saying has a new meaning. It’s a widely accepted notion when children imitate, they develop a wide range of abilities, everything from language to social

Milestones and Phases

By Jill Kelsey We often read about the typical milestones that a healthy baby reaches at different ages. Typical milestones are: rolling over, sitting, crawling, vocalizing, standing, teething, walking, etc. However, what about the lesser-known, unexpected, and strange phases that babies go through that leave us scratching our heads and

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All About Teething

Oh no! My Baby Is Teething! Now What?   When does teething start?   Between the age of 4 and 7 months, and as early as 3 months, your baby begins to teeth. These time frames are average, and much of this timing is based upon heredity. The first teeth

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How to Quiet a Noisy Toddler

How do you quiet down a noisy toddler?   Could you say that again? I couldn’t quite hear you over my noisy toddler…   Every parent who’s been around a toddler can tell you the moment you pick up your phone to talk, the moment you want to hear what

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Bonding for Dads

Bonding for dads may be easier than you think.     I’ve never heard a father say, “Moms get to do everything; they get to carry the baby for nine months, they get to birth the baby, and they get to feed the baby.” But… regardless of the fact that

Boys v Girls

The Early Years. Boys Vs. Girls the subtle differences from two dad’s perspectives. By Dustin Rhodes Photo: pexels.com Over the course of the last 20 years, I have raised 4 boys and one girl. I am by no means an expert, even though many people ask me for parenting advice.

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Milestones and Phases

By Jill Kelsey We often read about the typical milestones that a healthy baby reaches at different ages. Typical milestones are: rolling over, sitting, crawling, vocalizing, standing, teething, walking, etc.

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teething baby

All About Teething

Oh no! My Baby Is Teething! Now What?   When does teething start?   Between the age of 4 and 7 months, and as early as 3 months, your baby

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baby bonding with dad

Bonding for Dads

Bonding for dads may be easier than you think.     I’ve never heard a father say, “Moms get to do everything; they get to carry the baby for nine

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Boys v Girls

The Early Years. Boys Vs. Girls the subtle differences from two dad’s perspectives. By Dustin Rhodes Photo: pexels.com Over the course of the last 20 years, I have raised 4

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