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Tonight We Sleep 7-Day Challenge
While our home may be filled with love and happiness, it’s not really filled with what you might call a sleep-inducing environment.
Today's Mama Must-Have Baby Registry
Overwhelmed with all the baby gear you think you should buy? Don't be. This checklist of must-have baby registry items pares down the essentials.
Postpartum Progress
Learn the 6 things every new mom should know about postpartum depression and when you can expect your symptoms to resolve. You'll find resources and help guides to get you back on track and loving life again.
My Life Without Caffeine
I’m currently living a life without caffeine. Gang, I’m here to tell you, it’s a challenge that no mortal woman should have to face.
A Third Child? Time to Step it Up!
I’d heard from so many people that the third baby is when things really start to go nuts around the house. You know the stories: man-on-man defense to zone; rubber meeting road; three is the hardest. I think they're right...
10 Outings to Try with Your Newborn
Celebrities make it look like so much fun to cart around a well-dressed baby and a Starbucks cup in the other hand. But being at home with a newborn baby can be lonely -- and boring
New Dad’s Need Your Encouragement
When you bring your new baby home, you are exhausted and emotional, and all eyes are on you and the new baby. You are anxious, tired and want to do a good job. But if you want Dad to be involved, you need to let him know he is doing a good job too!
To Sleep, Perchance to Scheme
My wife, Lael, and I had repeatedly been cautioned by our experienced friends to expect severe, relationship-altering sleep loss after the birth of our daughter. The truth was, though, that we looked forward to the challenge.
Enemy at the Baby Gate
Like generals heading into battle, my husband, Jeffrey, and I prepared for every possible condition in readying ourselves for the arrival of our daughter.