Today's post is a guest post from bigapplemoving.comDo you remember the time when you could travel anywhere at any time? And then, all of sudden – you can’t anymore. Even if you love it, or need it – you can’t really travel as you used before. Why? Well, after your kids arrive nothing is the same anymore. Traveling, driving, sleeping, eating – nothing is the same. You have to adjust. And fast. Having a child is going to turn your life upside down. No matter if your family is fully
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Top 11 Tips for Healthier Sleep Habits
Sleep issues creep up on people at different points in their lives. When I was in college, I couldn’t stay asleep in bed for more nights than I’d like to admit. The problem was so persistent that it drastically impacted my studies. Research shows that long-term sleep deprivation causes serious health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease. After seeking medical help, it was evident that poor sleeping habits were one of the contributing factors to my
Baby on Board: How to Ensure a Successful Flight with Your Baby
Today's post is a guest post from Li Tian.Flying with a baby is never easy. Airlines are ambivalent about their youngest passengers, while fellow travelers trade look of horrors when they see a baby coming down the aisle.From the beginning to the end, it is chaos because you are dealing with over-packed baby bags and dirty diapers as well as a befuddled child who is frustrated by the restraints of an aircraft cabin, and distracted by all of the bells and whistles.It might have you
Baby Proofing Your Home 101
Having a baby and being a parent is undoubtedly one of the most important roles in one's life. The happiness that a child can give you and the rest of your family is truly a unique feeling. Since we care very much about our loved ones, the inevitable feeling of fear for the good of your child is totally normal. There are things that are unfortunately out of your reach and that you cannot control, but at the same time, there are many preventive actions you can take, at least in a period when your
10 Cautions About Twelve Hours’ Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old Book
Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old is a book by Suzy Giordano and Lisa Abidin laying out steps you can follow to help your baby sleep through the night by a young age (12 weeks for singletons, a bit older for multiples).The book is a very quick read and very easy to follow. Suzy is a mom of five children, including one pair of fraternal twins, who had a knack for helping other families and wrote a book about it. And, there are many positive things detailed in the book including
The Ultimate Toddler Nap Guide
Why do toddlers need to nap?Toddlers need to nap to support their growth and development. Their bodies and brains are growing at very rapid rates and they need time to recharge and process all of the many things they are learning all. of. the. time.In addition, toddlers are little people, just like us, who become irritable without enough sleep. Your toddler will be much happier and better behaved with adequate sleep, which will also cut down on temper tantrums (but we can't guarantee
5 Healthy Habits for Growing Families
Parents of newborns are often up to their eyeballs with the responsibilities and chores that come along with a baby. Midnight feedings, diaper changes, and fussy sleepers can leave mom and dad feeling like they have no time to themselves anymore, and social media supermoms can make any parent’s frustration even worse.If you and your partner are feeling like you have no time to yourself, let alone to get in a good sweat at the gym when you have a baby to watch, here are a few healthy habits
3 Things To Do When Your Baby Won’t Sleep in the Bedside Bassinet
As many things as you can buy for your newborn baby before he or she is born, there's no guarantee you will be able to use any of them! A common issue that comes up is when your baby won't sleep in his or her brand new bedside bassinet!If you're even a little like me, you might be nervous about bed-sharing and rolling over onto the baby but feel that having your new baby in the crib in another room is too far away! A bedside bassinet is a perfect solution, but only if your baby actually
9 Safety Tips to Follow While Using the Changing Table
Image Source: https://pixabay.com/en/baby-changing-table-diaper-looking-2255477/Babies are different, some have very delicate skin while others can wait a little bit longer to be changed once they have soiled their nappies. All the same, babies need changing immediately to prevent nappy rash.Young babies may require changing as often as 10 to 12 times a day, but as they grow older, this frequency drops to about 6 to 8 times. While changing, among the things you need are: A changing