baby formula

November 5, 2021

8 min read

Choosing to formula-feed your baby comes with its own set of questions. Here’s a comprehensive guide addressing all your formula-related worries and questions.

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“Breast is best” vs. “Fed is best”: Addressing the social pressure to breastfeed

Brandi Cowan

July 25, 2021

6 min read

There is enormous social pressure on moms to breastfeed. Allow me to share with you my personal experience with the social stigma attached to formula feeding.

Helpful hacks for easy mornings with the kids

Getting your kids ready in the morning can be a struggle. Here are some tips that have proven useful for getting us through the morning and making it less stressful.

Daily Grind

11 egg recipes for kids who don’t like eggs

11 easy to cook, mouth-watering egg recipes for kids that even picky eaters will enjoy.

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Prenatal workout: How to exercise safely during pregnancy

Check out our tips on how to exercise safely during pregnancy and the key points to consider when choosing a workout routine that keeps you fit and healthy throughout this period.

Daily Grind Health & Safety

Free local resources for learning and entertainment you may have missed

You can take advantage of free resources in your area to provide your child with learning opportunities and keep them entertained. Here’s how.

Activities Learning

10 things a doula wants you to know about the postpartum period

As a postpartum doula, my top priority is to educate so that clients can make empowered and informed decisions. When it comes to postpartum, there’s not enough talk about what it truly is and how important it really is. Let’s explore some key considerations in this critical recovery period.

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The things kids do behind your back

We can’t keep an eye on our kids 24/7. So they are bound to get themselves, and sometimes us, into trouble with their antics that they engage in while we are out of sight.

Behavior Have a Laugh

When your baby can’t come home right away

Watching your newborn baby in the NICU can be an extremely stressful, even harrowing, experience. Let us share with you how you can survive this difficult time.

Health & Safety

How to create the perfect maternity wardrobe

Wondering how to build your maternity wardrobe? Here’s what you need to style your baby bump without breaking the bank.

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What is sensory processing disorder and how can I help my child?

Sensory processing disorder affects 1 in 20 kids. If your child has SPD, here’s what you need to know about it and how you can mitigate its effects.

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10 great scavenger hunt ideas for kids

Scavenger hunts for kids can be as energetic, educational, or eclectic as you want them to be. They are a great way for kids to have fun using their body and their brain while learning teamwork.

Activities

It’s really 10 months: Book Review

Pregnancy is a wild journey. Finding a book that can make you laugh while relating to your situation can be difficult. It’s Really 10 Months is an easy read, written by 3 moms-to-be, with a humorous and honest take on their own pregnancy journeys.

Lifestyle Reviews & Stuff

Childhood anxiety can be treated, but the challenge is to recognize it

It’s easy to confuse anxiety in children with other disorders and conditions. Learn what to look out for and how to distinguish anxiety.

Health & Safety

C-section recovery kit: Essential items to speed up your recovery

Worried about your recovery after C-section delivery? Here’s a list of items to help you get through this challenging period as easily as possible.

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Indoor activities for kids that will keep them entertained

Looking for indoor activities for kids? Here are some ideas that will help you keep your young ones busy inside this winter.

Activities Reviews & Stuff

Why do kids cry so much? We’ve got answers, from newborns to teens

Kids at different ages may cry for very different reasons. Learn the important role of crying at different stages of development and what about it makes us so human.

Behavior

Sleep for elementary school-aged kids

Coupled with a well-balanced diet and regular exercise, getting enough sleep will ensure your kids enjoy the best of health.

Daily Grind Health & Safety

Newborn screening: Why it’s important for your baby

Newborn screening is an effective way of identifying any life-threatening health conditions as early as possible. Check out the most common screening tests and the reasons why they are important.

Health & Safety

Divorced parents: Long term effects of divorce on children

A child of divorced parents is more likely to have unfavorable lasting outcomes as a result of the divorce. Effects of divorce on children may lead to a self-perpetuating cycle of divorce seen today.

Health & Safety Lifestyle

What is sensory processing disorder and how can I help my child?

Sensory processing disorder affects 1 in 20 kids. If your child has SPD, here’s what you need to know about it and how you can mitigate its effects.

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Chicken recipes for kids that they’ll actually enjoy

Looking for some easy chicken recipes for kids? Here are some new ideas, including chicken soup for kids and kid-friendly chicken casseroles.

Diet

Recipes and advice for the proper housewife in 1910

Take a humorous look at how cooking and housekeeping used to be, how they have evolved, and how much things have stayed the same.

Diet Have a Laugh

Do you need a baby monitor?

A baby monitor is more than just a safety device. Being able to see or hear your baby any time of the day while at work or even just the other room gives you comfort and convenience at the same time.

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Emotional abuse in children: An invisible problem that lasts into adulthood

Emotional abuse leaves everlasting scars and bruises on your child’s personality that you can’t see. Learn what emotional abuse is and how you can protect your child from it.

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