10 Myths About Labor and Birth
There is a lot of discussion surrounding labor and delivery, and rightfully so! You are about to birth a new human, which is a huge physical and emotional feat. The healthcare system, friends and family, social media, podcasts, and other influences all chime in to share birth stories, tips, and…
How to Deal With Houseguests As A New Mom
I was a brand new mom during the holiday season of 2019. It was a challenging season for me between the hustle and bustle of the holidays, managing family traditions, entertaining houseguests, and living with postpartum depression and anxiety. Layer in COVID-19 on top of flu and RSV season, and…
The “Fourth Trimester” Survival Guide: How to Survive the First Weeks
The postpartum period is often referred to as the fourth trimester. This period is a time of change, growth, and adapting. You are healing, learning how to be a mom, or learning how to mother multiple children. It is filled with segmented sleep, cluster feeding, exhaustion, and tapping into your…
BabyWise: Why This Baby Sleep Method Is Controversial
Parenthood is no easy feat. For new parents just starting out, nothing is more challenging than getting their newborn to sleep throughout the night and stick to a routine. If you can sleep for more than a few hours consecutively, you may be wondering how you got so lucky. Or…
Nightmares vs. Night Terrors: What’s the Difference?
Waking up to the sound of your child crying out for you and in distress is hard for any parent to hear, especially when you aren’t sure how to help calm them down. Many parents assume that when their child wakes up hysterical, they must be having a nightmare, or…
Top 10 New Mom Essentials: What You Really Need
You’ve prepared and prepared. You’ve picked everything you think you might have needed after reading countless articles, and you’ve thrown it all on your baby registry for everyone to spoil your baby at your upcoming baby shower. We’re always so concerned about the must-haves for newborn life, but have you…
Why Won’t My Toddler Sleep? Tips for the Tired Mom
If you spent the entire day running, climbing, jumping, singing (and never sitting down), then chances are, you’d be exhausted by bedtime and pass out as soon as your head hit the pillow. So why won’t your toddler sleep despite their action-packed days (and tired parents begging them to)? Toddlers…
Back to School Dental Routine for Kids
Now that school’s back in session, it’s the perfect time to teach your kids a daily dental care routine that will set them up for a lifetime of good oral health and contribute to their overall well-being. According to data from the North Carolina Child Health Assessment and Monitoring Program,…