Paula Bernstein 
Parents all over the globe have plenty in common (night feedings, first steps, and spit-up elicit the same feelings in Istanbul or Atlanta), but beyond that circle-of-life collective experience, our home countries’ governments and cultures have a big impact on the ins and outs of bringing up baby. While parents in the United States are … Read more about 7 International Parenting Perks We Wish We Had
Bunny My Honey How Bunny loves his mommy in this adorable book! And Mommy adores her little one. But one day Bunny runs too far on his own and gets lost in the deep woods. A sweet, reassuring book by the illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You. Baby Faces Full of crisp, color photographs, Baby Faces captures … Read more about 14 Great Classic Books Must-Have for Every Child’s Library
Trust Your Paternal Instincts Taking care of a new baby is not as hard as it may seem. The biggest challenge for men—and for many first-time moms, as well—is cultivating a trust in their parenting abilities. This is not easy considering the stereotype of the clueless dad, who decimates the kitchen making breakfast and sends … Read more about 5 Things every father should know – Baby Basics for New Dads, Part 1
1. Find Playful Ways to Talk about Childcare You may be the most important factor in how your little one adapts to childcare. “Children can tell if a parent is not comfortable leaving. If you’re anxious, they will be too,” explains Stacey Minott of Child Care Aware, an organization dedicated to connecting parents with the local … Read more about 5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Childcare
Your belly isn’t the only thing that grows during your pregnancy. Your entire body changes—especially your breasts. Here’s a tour through the next three trimesters and how each one will affect your breasts. While pregnant, your tummy expands to accommodate your growing baby. But many women may not realize that their entire bodies are transformed … Read more about Breast Changes during Pregnancy
Everyone talks about how little sleep you’ll get once your baby arrives, but what about the tossing and turning during your final months of pregnancy? Try these items to rest, relax, and take time out for yourself before Baby arrives. Essentials Maternity bras and briefs A good maternity bra and comfortable briefs are an absolute must for expecting moms. … Read more about Pregnancy Sleep and Comfort Checklist
Are your pregnancy dreams especially vivid (and strange!)? Scroll through our pregnancy dreams guide and decipher what your subconcious is trying to tell you! Mysterious, exceptionally realistic, and sometimes just plain wacky dreams are a common occurrence during pregnancy. In days of old, many midwives believed that what you dreamt during pregnancy gave valuable insight … Read more about Pregnancy Dreams: An A-Z Guide to Pregnancy Dream Interpretation
Are you wondering just what maternity clothes you should stock up on for pregnancy? Take a look at our practical must-haves (and some fun extras) to help you spice up your pregnancy wardrobe. Classic White Button-Down It’s simple, it’s comfortable, and it’s elegant. You can’t go wrong with a white button-down shirt during pregnancy. Don’t … Read more about Maternity-Wear Must Haves – Stock up on pregnancy fashion essentials
From strange food cravings to gender prediction, to dream interpretation, there are handfuls of wild (and entertaining!) pregnancy myths. Here are some of our favorites. Gender Prediction Myth: According to folklore, you can deduce your baby’s gender without medical tests. Here’s how: Reality: The only sure-fire way to tell the gender of your unborn child is through ultrasound or amniocentesis. The Drano … Read more about Popular Pregnancy Myths – Fact or Fiction?
Looking for helpful tips to get you through the early days of breastfeeding? Find out what tools can make your and your baby’s breastfeeding experience easier and more enjoyable. There are plenty of tools to make the breastfeeding experience one that is as stress-free as possible. Here’s a look at some breastfeeding essentials no nursing … Read more about Breastfeeding Tools You Won’t Want to Be Without