Category Archives: Babies

Why I hire a teen to babysit my kids

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Have you ever hired a babysitter to watch your kids? I have a few times and it’s been great. I am lucky to have family nearby who babysit my kids, but we find ourselves saving these asks for when we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged babysitter, babysitting, children, how to find a babysitter, preschoolers, Safety, teen, tweens, youth | 2 Comments

Do you know these 6 ways to protect baby from the sun?

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Did you know that one or two severe sunburns during childhood can double the risk of getting skin cancer later in life? Infants’ skin is at greater risk of sunburn from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays due to their thin, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies | Tagged baby, hat, infant, Physical Health, Safety, shade, summer, sun safety, sunblock, sunburn, sunglasses, sunscreen | 1 Comment

What you need to know before your baby is born

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

On the day of your baby’s birth, she will sleep a lot and won’t cry much. You and your partner will have lots of energy – even if birth was exhausting – thanks to a helpful burst of adrenaline. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy, Preparing to Breastfeed | Tagged baby, breastfeed, Breastfeeding Your Baby, cry, crying, crying all night, enough milk, fussy, milk supply, newborn, second night of life, up all night | 7 Comments

11 life hacks for taking care of yourself when you’ve got a baby

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

May 2 was Maternal Mental Health Day! I like to think of it as a day for us mothers to think about ways we can promote our own mental well-being. And Mother’s Day is coming – a day to support and … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy | Tagged baby, life hacks, life with a baby, maternal mental health, Mental Health, newborn, Physical Health, surviving, take care of self | 2 Comments

What is mindfulness?

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Last updated: February 19, 2025 Okay, I’ve been hearing a lot about mindfulness. Is this a new buzzword? What on earth does it really mean?! I’m one of those people that likes to be busy, because when I’m not busy, I get … Continue reading →