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Preparing Your Firstborn Toddler For A New Sibling

Welcoming a new baby into your home is an exciting time for both you and your toddler. But it’s also time for a lot of changes! Make sure your little one is prepared. Read our tips here.

Pregnant women are busy, busy, busy! There’s an entire laundry list of things to prepare and on top of that, pregnant mommas need to make sure they get enough rest, remember eat healthy and always stay hydrated.

But if you’re a pregnant mom with a toddler as your firstborn, you might be worrying about more than just the color to paint the new nursery or when you need to buy newborn baby clothes.

In fact, with a second pregnancy, the usual first-time-mom fears and anxiety about labor, delivery or breastfeeding are low in your list of worries. You now have a good idea about what it’s like to give birth and you’re going to come a bit more prepared than you were before. Overall, you might just be a tad more confident and surer about yourself.

Now, though, you may have a newer set of worries concerning your toddler adjusting to having a new baby at home. You may ask yourself:

Everything You Need To Know About Bedwetting (Causes And Solutions)

Bedwetting amongst kids 5 years and up is oftentimes a difficult issue to tackle at home. Should you worry? Should you leave it alone? We’ll help answer your questions. Read on.

The Familiar Story Of Sue, A Parent Just Like You

Sue loves being a mom!

Of course, she’s always the first one to say that it’s never easy and she’s had her fair share of difficult moments; but overall, she’s never felt as complete or as fulfilled.

Sue could honestly say that one of the happiest day of her life was when she and her husband, Paul, welcomed their son Liam. Both Sue and Paul weren’t prepared for the exhaustion of it all, but they took everything in stride and Liam soon grew up to become a happy, well-adjusted toddler.

Little Liam met all his milestones at the right age and aside from the occasional harmless bump on the forehead or a stuffy nose, he never had any health issues more serious than a fever for a day or two.

Sue was so proud during Liam’s first day at pre-K. She baked him a cupcake and Paul took the morning off from work so they could both be around for his first day.

Fast forward to the present, Liam is just a couple weeks’ shy from his 5^th birthday.

A Sweet Debate: Is Honey A Safe Home Remedy For Sick Babies?

Officially declared unsafe for babies under one-year-old, we’ll help you understand honey’s medicinal benefits and if it’s an ideal home remedy if your baby catches the common cold, cough, tummy ache and other general ailments.

Due to the ongoing pandemic and everyone advised to stay home unless absolutely necessary, parents may be hesitant to take their sick babies to their doctor’s clinics for routine check-ups and might resort to more natural, home remedies like honey.

But is honey actually safe for your baby?

We’ll investigate honey’s medicinal attributes and let you in on the facts.

Speaking of facts… did you know that honey is actually really interesting? More than just the sweet nectar created by bees and Winnie The Pooh’s favorite snack, here are 10 fun, buzzworthy facts about honey:

7 Best Ways To Start Teaching Toddlers Healthy Snack Habits

Toddlers who are taught to eat healthy snacks will take these habits with them as they grow older. Start ‘em young! Read on to learn about how you can teach your littlest ones to snack healthy.

Time flies, right? It doesn’t seem so long ago when you gave birth to a tiny newborn and discovering the magic of being a new, freshly-minted parent. Fast forward to 12 months later, you now have a baby that’s just celebrated her first year on earth and heading off to toddlerhood.

The toddler years are among the best times for children. Not quite young babies but not quite young kids, as well, toddlers are the “in-betweeners” of babyhood. At this age, they are testing their independence, learning to talk and interact with everyone around them and they’re also exploring different tastes and textures of food, as well.

And speaking of food – since toddlers develop at an incredibly rapid pace, they need all the good energy that nutritious food can give them. Pretty soon, milk alone and one meal a day won’t be enough to sustain the nutritional needs of a toddler.

Is It Safe To Breastfeed With Herpes?

Herpes is an infectious disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It can either be manifested as cold sores in the mouth (herpes simplex 1) or as genital sores (herpes simplex 2). Herpes is highly contagious and can be life-threatening to young infants. This is why breastfeeding mothers with herpes need to be extra careful while nursing and taking care of their infants. This article contains the information on herpes and breastfeeding.

Skincare Tips for Pregnant Women

Among the many changes a woman’s body undergoes while pregnant, changes in the skin is probably one that is unique for every woman. See general pregnancy skincare advice here that may help you deal with the most common pregnant-momma skin issues.

You’re pregnant! That’s amazing news. We’re all very happy for you! Motherhood is an amazing journey filled with rewarding experiences that you’ll surely love.

By now, you’ve probably heard many tidbits of advice from other moms – from certain types of food you need to avoid to breastfeeding do’s and don’ts, we’re sure you’ve heard your fair share. Most of the advice you hear is probably consistent – rest, drink lots of water, stay away from stress, exercise and eat healthy.

But with skincare advice while pregnant? That’s a whole other scenario. Many well-meaning friends or family members automatically say “Oh my God, you’re gonna have that whole pregnant glow!” or “Look out for the acne – uggghh”. The feedback will be so varied that you’ll probably be confused which ones are true and which ones aren’t.

Teen Pregnancy: Will Doctors Tell My Parents That I’m Pregnant?

Pregnant teenagers need appropriate care because they are at a higher risk of pregnancy-related complications. But even if healthcare is readily available, most teens are hesitant to seek early consultation due to privacy concerns. Can doctors tell your parents that you’re pregnant? Here’s what you need to know about teen pregnancy and doctor-patient confidentiality.

While honesty to parents is the best thing to do, it may not be that easy for most teens to reveal that they’re pregnant. Some worry about their parent’s reactions, while some need time and confirmation that they are indeed pregnant.

10 Effective Ways For Raising Kind & Gentle Toddlers

Terrible twos? Terrifying threes? The ages 12 to 36 months can make our tiny tots seem like little monsters. But did you know that you can raise your tiny terrors into kinder, gentler human beings? Read on to get some practical tips from the Kinacle team.

With minds like sponges and little hands always ready to discover and play – the day-to-day demands of raising toddlers can be exhausting. But, as parents, we all want what is best for our children; not just for them to be active and healthy but also for them to grow up into nice kids and, eventually, decent adults.

Also, don’t us parents live for compliments about our little ones behaving without us there to see it? It makes us so proud when we here staff at the day care center say “Oh, Lily was such a helpful dear today!” or “Sean helped out his friend at the playground. What a nice boy!”. Hearing these kind words makes us just beam with joy. In a way, it helps validate our efforts in doing our very best to teach our young ones to be well behaved.

On the other hand, seeing our cute 2-year-olds displaying aggressive behavior during a playdate or with other children in the playground makes us question our parenting skills. Parents usually ask themselves – Is this normal? Am I raising a mean kid? Am I even doing parenting right? What should I do?

This article aims to help you out with those questions (and more). More importantly, we want you to know that we see you, mom and dad! We know firsthand how lonely parenting can sometimes feel and even if this is just a blog on our website and we’re on either side of each other’s screens – it’s still comforting to know that someone just gets us.

How To Plan A Mermaid Theme Baby Shower

A little princess with a wagging tail

Is about come out of her mother’s shell

While everyone she’s excited to see

Awaits the magical world under the sea!

For parents who are expecting a baby girl mermaid baby shower can be a fabulous idea. A mermaid themed baby shower will work great for both indoor and outdoor celebrations. It will also be fantastic for a pool-side party! Everyone will be enticed to see the glittering mermaid tails, shiny shells, and bubbly ambiance. Who wouldn’t be mesmerized with all these under the sea adventures?

Is Melatonin Safe For Babies?

For parents who are struggling to get their baby to sleep, any miracle solution would be a life-saver. But what if it comes in a form of melatonin drops? Can babies take melatonin? This article will inform you about melatonin and its safety considerations when used with babies and young children.

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