They say each new generation is most like their grandparents’, but in order for our generation to resemble them at all, I think it’s time we dust off the parenting values of the “greatest generation” and teach them to our offspring now, before we accidentally raise the most needy, self-centered, and ethically-challenged kids of all […]
End the Parent-to-Parent Shamefest!
We think it’s high-time parents end the “shamefest” of each other, don’t you? How many times have you heard a mom whispering about another mom’s parenting skills? Isn’t it SO ugly, holier-than-thou, unhelpful, and useless? And ironically, it’s most often based on untruths! We should all agree that there’s just no one, right way to […]
Play Yards
Why, when, and how to use a play yard for your baby: Why? Unless you plan on “wearing” your baby all day (also known as “slinging” your baby — an attachment parenting practice that we have no judgement against, but just doesn’t match our parenting style), you’ll need places in your home to put him down […]
Your Baby Needs a Cool Mist Humidifier
Why We Use a Humidifier in the Nursery: Your baby has really sensitive skin and an even more sensitive respiratory system, so during the cooler months, when central heaters are turned on and indoor humidity drops to 10 percent or less, this dry air can irritate your baby’s skin, nose, lungs, and really hinder her […]