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The key to surviving life with a newborn

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

The key to surviving life with a newborn is low expectations. Lower. Even lower. There you go. Remember all those things you had imagined pre-baby, you know that picture of you putting your little one down for a nap and … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy, Preparing to Breastfeed | Tagged baby, baby wants to be held, baby won't sleep, busy, expectations, how to cope, newborn, realistic expectations, reality, sleep | Leave a comment

We all know when it comes to your kid, no one compares!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

How many of us have come across parents who gloat about how their child is developing faster than everyone else’s? You know, the “my son walked at nine months,” and “my daughter was speaking in full sentences before she was … Continue reading →