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Dec 23, 2022
4 min

Winter Book Highlights

Winter Book List - Books to Read This Winter By Jill Kelsey Ready for some shifts in perspective? These titles will have you rethinking...

Guest Writer

Dec 22, 2022
5 min

Essential Tips for Raising a Good Human

Essential Tips for Raising a Good Human By Colleen Doyle Bryant The anticipation of becoming a new parent is such a beautiful time. We...

Learning: What Parents Need to Know for 2023 and Beyond

Dr. Joanne Foster

Dec 22, 2022
3 min

Learning: What Parents Need to Know for 2023 and Beyond

Learning: What Parents Need to Know for 2023 and Beyond By Joanne Foster, Ed.D. – www.joannefoster.ca How can parents help young children...

Jill Kelsey

Dec 5, 2022
3 min

December 2022 Gear Guide

Our recommended parenting, baby, & lifestyle items for December 2022 What is in store for you this month? We have a few items that are...

¿Primeras vacaciones en un hogar dividido? Cómo preparar a su hijo

Guest Writer

Dec 2, 2022
3 min

¿Primeras vacaciones en un hogar dividido? Cómo preparar a su hijo

Por la Dra. Lauren Starnes, vicepresidenta sénior y directora académica de Goddard Systems, LLC Las vacaciones pueden traer tanto...

Jill Kelsey

Nov 30, 2022
7 min

2022 Holiday Gift Guide

We have lots of goodies for you with our First Time Parent Magazine 2022 Holiday Gift Guide. Plus some $$ saving tips and insights that...

First Holiday in a Split Household? How to Prepare Your Child

Guest Writer

Nov 30, 2022
3 min

First Holiday in a Split Household? How to Prepare Your Child

Helping your child through split household struggles, especially during the holidays.

Guest Writer

Nov 30, 2022
4 min

Financially Prepare for Baby

Cody Sparks, director of retail banking at UMB Bank, shares how to financially prepare for a baby. Having a baby is one of the greatest...

Guest Writer

Nov 28, 2022
4 min

Truffles and Muffins, Oh my!

Sneak healthy fruits and vegetables into tasty seasonal treats the kids will love! Requested guest post by Vanessa Gatelein, health coach...

Reduce Infant and Childhood Injuries: Choose and Safely Use Infant and Childcare Products

Guest Writer

Nov 20, 2022
3 min

Reduce Infant and Childhood Injuries: Choose and Safely Use Infant and Childcare Products

By The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association and Safe Kids Worldwide Reduce Infant and Childhood Injuries: Choose and Safely Use...

How to Reparent Yourself: 2 Important Reasons Your Inner Child Needs You, Too

Guest Writer

Nov 10, 2022
4 min

How to Reparent Yourself: 2 Important Reasons Your Inner Child Needs You, Too

By Sarah R. Moore One of the biggest surprises in parenting is that when you birth or adopt a child, you birth a whole new version of...

Guest Writer

Nov 8, 2022
4 min

Skin Changes During Pregnancy

By Simran Sethi (Seh-tee), MD, MBA As a mom of three children, I am familiar with hormonal shifts during pregnancy that can significantly...

Jill Kelsey

Nov 3, 2022
2 min

Current Favorite Podcasts 2022

By Jill Kelsey, Photo by pexels.com We are not only parents…we are partners, people working through our own inner struggles, working on...

Diastasis Recti & Pilates: 3 Exercises With Photos

Guest Writer

Oct 24, 2022
3 min

Diastasis Recti & Pilates: 3 Exercises With Photos

How pilates can help resolve diastasis recti.

Guest Writer

Oct 20, 2022
4 min

Safe Cardio During Pregnancy

Your guide to safe cardio during pregnancy By Emily Skye If you live for the sweat, smashing your daily steps, and pushing yourself to...

Jill Kelsey

Oct 17, 2022
3 min

Mompreneur, Tara Bogna

Mompreneur feature with Tara Bogna, co-founder of Lash Spell This month, we've interviewed the mom of three, Tara Bogna, co-founder of...

Happy New Mama Shares Her Newborn Photography

Jill Kelsey

Oct 16, 2022
1 min

Happy New Mama Shares Her Newborn Photography

New Mama Shares the Joy Photos by Stephanie Kress are shared with permission. One of our readers, Stephanie Kress shares photos of her...

Jill Kelsey

Oct 16, 2022
3 min

October Gear And Goodies Roundup

What have we discovered this month? Some great products and baby gear! Check it out... Gladly Family Anthem™ 4 Quad Wagon Stroller This...

Best Lifestyle Practices - Four Stages of the Menstrual Cycle

Jill Kelsey

Oct 14, 2022
4 min

Best Lifestyle Practices - Four Stages of the Menstrual Cycle

Supporting your well-being through the four stages of your menstrual cycle. Life happens. We understand the value of routine, but...

Pandemic Influence on Child Development: Get Back On Track

Guest Writer

Oct 11, 2022
4 min

Pandemic Influence on Child Development: Get Back On Track

The Pandemic Affected How Our Kids Developed. How Do We Get Them Back On Track? By Bhavik Rathod and Tripti Ahuja — DIY.org With...