Tag: Baby

Out of everything that I worried about as I became a new mom, sleep truly wasn’t something I worried about. That was one thing...

In Iowa, at any given time, there are approximately 10,000 children in foster care. These kiddos range in age from newborn to age 18...

It seemed entirely silly. That’s how I felt as I checked the box and paid the fee to reserve our spaces for a four-week mommy-and-me...

I have been working with infants for 25 years. I love babies! With four of my own, let me tell you–none of them have...

The year following the birth of a baby must have its own name and its own set of expectations. In my family, it is...

We've all heard it's important to read aloud to children. Even newborns benefit, so introducing your child to books right away is a great...

Drudging through her natural habitat, the aisles of Target, she clings to her venti latte for survival. Young creatures can be observed hanging onto...

When I think about the most unexpected things to come from motherhood I think of two things: the overwhelming amount of love that I...

Raise your hand if you are a planner.  I am sure a lot of us would raise our hands and admit that in some...

The whole thing took less than 10 seconds. We were playing in the basement playroom.  I sat down for a moment and was perusing social...