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Baby Care: How to Hold an Infant

I’m late sharing this next episode in the Baby Care series, but wanted to continue because I think they’re very useful to both new parents and kids learning how to babysit. This week’s video demonstrates the safe way to hold an infant. Enjoy! Earnest...

How To Pick Up an Infant

So, I’ve gotten access to these super informational videos that are all about baby care. They’re pretty good! If you know a new mom or dad who needs a little help, this might just be the ticket. The first one is pretty basic: picking up an infant. But when...

What is Normal in Breastfeeding Your Baby or Child

Breastfeeding is an instinctual and natural act, but it is also an art that is learned day by day. The reality is that almost all women can breastfeed, have enough milk for their babies and learn how to overcome problems both large and small. It is almost always...

What To Expect Just After Birth

Babies are such a sweet and nice way to start people. Labor does end. Even when it seems like it won’t. When with every contraction you feel makes you wish (and maybe beg) for it to end, you are almost done. Listen to your body. Your body may be telling you things in...

Survive the First Three Months of Parenthood

My husband and I became parents for the first time this past Saint Patrick’s Day. In some ways it feels like yesterday and in others it was a lifetime ago. It’s a drastic thing, having a baby. One day we could go wherever we wanted at the drop of a hat,...