Tips, trends, musings, and giveaways for expectant
and new parents with infants and toddlers
Our resident toddler reflects on the many reasons she loves her dad
Dream: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … Super Daddy! It’s Father’s Day, and I am flying through the sky with my daddy. He is wearing his superhero uniform (which is already stained from playing with me) and I am his little sidekick. As we fly, he holds me up with only his pinky finger. Whee! Together, we can… [more]
One reader will receive a year’s worth of eco-friendly (and hassle-free!) cloth diapers.
Most parents cringe at the thought of dealing with dirty diapers. And did you know that the average baby goes through 6,000 disposable diapers prior to being potty trained? Considering this shocking statistic, it’s no surprise that many new moms and dads have chosen to find a more earth-friendly solution for their little ones.
Cloth diapers cut costs and reduce landfill… [more]
Our editor shares one of his happiest discoveries: a song from an album originally written for a preschool fundraiser
There’s a lullaby I love about as much as any song in the universe, and I’m pleased to share it with you and report that its singer-songwriter has a new CD out as well. Care to guess?
I originally discovered the song as background music on a children’s photographer’s website. With a little research, I learned that its creator is a… [more]
Where to go for the most fashionable and most affordable bump wear.
The ultimate guide to NYC maternity wear is now in the palm of your hands. Good luck deciding among all of the fashionable and affordable choices the city has to offer. Hopefully, these decisions will be some of the worst of your problems during your pregnancy.
A Pea in the Pod – If you’re looking to… [more]
Oftentimes the partner feels left out during a pregnancy. Not only will these prenatal yoga poses relieve Mom’s pain and stress, but they’ll also make Dad feel more involved.
For the mother-to-be, pregnancy can feel like a constant state of self-awareness of physical and emotional change, which sometimes, by default, leaves her partner feeling more like a witness to the pregnancy experience rather than a part of it. In my prenatal yoga class, we often include some partner yoga and massage poses for the women to take home and… [more]
Tips from early childhood education experts on helping little ones learn to be friends
Before your toddlers learn the wonders of social networking, they need to become their own little social people. Here are some expert tips and opinions on introducing your tot to sharing, taking turns, and all that fun stuff they’d rather not do at first.
Most toddlers between 1.5 and 2.5 years are still… [more]