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  • Baby's Development: The First Year

    This year is an exciting period of "firsts" -- first smile, first laugh, first successful grasp, first word, first step...

  • Simplify Your Life For Baby's Arrival

    "After the baby comes..." How many times have you used that phrase followed by a task you lack energy to complete? Let us clue you in.

  • Your Partner Thinks Breastfeeding Sucks

    What's a girl to do when her partner thinks that breastfeeding just plain sucks? Try a gentle hand, a bit of finesse and these proven rebuttals!

  • Born into Water

    It was relaxed, I felt in control, I feel I kept my dignity, I didn't have to fight to get the birth I wanted. It was an amazing experience. I wish all women could have a birth like that!

  • Changes Your Baby Experiences at Birth

    Imagine it's a really cold winter morning, and you're buried under cozy, warm blankets, not even wanting to peek a finger out. Then suddenly the alarm blares at you and you're forced to jump out of bed. It's quite the contrast, but nothing compared to the changes your baby faces at birth.

  • Newborn Screening Program

    Most babies appear healthy at birth, full of life and possibility. Yet they could be hiding a rare or potentially devastating disease. Identifying and treating infants with these disorders early can help ensure a long, healthy life.

  • Postpartum Stress & Your Dog

    Your first days, weeks and even months can be an emotional roller coaster!

    Having just experienced the postpartum stage again for the fourth time, I can honestly say that sometimes even preparing does not seem to help. You are preparing for something you have no idea how it will present itself. Your birth is unpredictable, and so is postpartum.

  • Simple Strategies to Prepare for Baby and Reduce Stress

    What causes the most stress in new families? Discover the usual suspects, add predicted new ones, then clarify and create action plans ahead of time to improve family organization and cohesion.

  • Five Easy Ways to Bond with Your New Baby

    During these first weeks, you may be all consumed trying to meet the basic needs of your baby and yourself it is also important to remember to try and connect with your baby and find joy in simple ways. This early bonding will be rewarding for both of you later on.

  • Your One Month Old

    Your baby spent the last weeks adapting. This month she is ready to interact, opening up -- her hands in greeting, her mouth in grins, her eyes to take in the world!

  • Baby's Development: The First Year

    This year is an exciting period of "firsts" -- first smile, first laugh, first successful grasp, first word, first step...

  • Laughing Through the Chaos - Welcome to the Chaos!

    I'm a 20-something first-time mama to a beautiful baby girl, and wife to my fabulous and unbelievably patient husband. This blog is all about my journey through motherhood. It's here that I'll talk about everything...

  • Daddy Stress

    QUESTION

    Dear Mr. Dad,
    My son was born four months ago, and things are starting to settle down. But every time I sit down to do some extra work on the computer, I feel guilty about leaving my wife to take care of him since she's with him all day long. I try to help, but I also need to get ahead with work. What should I do?

  • Midnight Wake-up

    If your baby wakes up in the middle of the night hungry, and your partner is breastfeeding, you might as well stay in bed and let her take care of things. Sounds pretty boorish, but really and truly, there's not much you can do to help.

  • Considerations Before Having a Baby

    His attitude driving you nuts? She knocks your parenting ideas? You often wonder, "Why didn't I see this before?" The answer is twofold -- you didn't see it because: a) you never looked, you never discussed, you never shared ideas and expectations; and b) you were blinded by your fantasies and assumptions so...What can new parents do?

  • Getting a Father to Help More with the Baby

    Many new fathers -- not all, to be sure -- love their children enormously, but from a safe distance. We all know that it's important for a dad to help with the baby. But how do you accomplish that, especially if his idea of childcare is putting her in a motorized swing while he watches Sportscenter?

  • Circumcision/Intact: Considerations

    Parents of all baby boys face a major decision -- should their newborn remain intact or should he be circumcised. This article summarizes both sides, from both parent's and medical association viewpoints, and lists further resources.

  • Postpartum Stress & Your Dog

    Your first days, weeks and even months can be an emotional roller coaster!

    Having just experienced the postpartum stage again for the fourth time, I can honestly say that sometimes even preparing does not seem to help. You are preparing for something you have no idea how it will present itself. Your birth is unpredictable, and so is postpartum.

  • Newborn Screening Program

    Most babies appear healthy at birth, full of life and possibility. Yet they could be hiding a rare or potentially devastating disease. Identifying and treating infants with these disorders early can help ensure a long, healthy life.

  • Changes Your Baby Experiences at Birth

    Imagine it's a really cold winter morning, and you're buried under cozy, warm blankets, not even wanting to peek a finger out. Then suddenly the alarm blares at you and you're forced to jump out of bed. It's quite the contrast, but nothing compared to the changes your baby faces at birth.