Posts in Parenting Tips
Helpful Sleep Products for Newborns and Infants

As a new parent, it seems the thing you want most in the world (sleep!) is always just out of reach. In today’s blog we go over some of our favorite products to help with your newborn or infant’s sleep schedule so that you and & baby can get some well deserved rest. If you have other products you swear by, share with the community in the comments!

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Kindness Calendars

The New Year brings a fresh start and an opportunity to practice resolution-setting with little ones. While there is no “right way” to teach your children how to set personal goals, a great idea is to encourage them to be a kinder person and friend! That is why this week, we are sharing FTD’s kindness calendars on our blog. Print them out and stick them on your fridge for an easy and fun way to remind your littles to practice kindness.

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How to Soothe a Crying Baby

It is no secret that babies cry, and sometimes they cry a LOT. In this week’s blog, we share Dr. Harvey Karp's “The 5 S” method of soothing a crying baby. This method involves techniques that center around mimicking the womb so you and your baby can take a well-deserved break from all the tears. Check it out and let us know what you think.

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Health and Safety Tips for Dogs and other Pets

When we think of childcare the first things that come to mind include car-seat safety or sleep safety. We often forget about our family pets and their safety, behavior around your childcare provider and child while you are not around. Read more for more tips on how to keep your pet, nanny, and little ones safe!

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Top 10 Travel Tips For Traveling with a Baby (and breastmilk)

Having children does not mean you have to stop your travel bug. Learn a handful of helpful tips for traveling with a new baby and especially with breastmilk! Travel like a pro and be a pro at parenting all at the same time. Whether going international or to the next state over, these tips will minimize stress and maximize the fun!

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DIY Travel Binder Printables to Make Holiday Travel Easier

Traveling by car full of kids can be tough, from having enough snacks to keeping the kids entertained. Get prepared for the chaos by putting together travel activity binders for the kids! Pack them full of coloring pages, educational activities and more! Check out the link to 28 free printable activities!

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Your Baby Can Do It- Self Soothing for Infants

Many parents underestimate their baby’s ability to accomplish simple things themselves, such as self-soothing. There is something taboo behind letting a baby cry and leaving it to themselves to self-sooth. There is no shame in wanting your child to be able to soothe themselves, this blog has a few tips to help parents with self-soothing tips and tricks.

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