Do you have a friend who is giving birth to her first child soon? If so, you probably want to get her an unforgettable gift to let her know you care about her and wish her well. Look at these four suggestions for one of the best baby gifts for a friend who is expecting. Four Best Baby Gifts for Your Friend Who is Expecting Artwork for the ...
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3 Tips on Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave
Going back to work after maternity leave can be a scary and overwhelming process. But it doesn't have to be. Learn three tips to help make this struggle to balance a new baby with daily life a lot easier. My daughter was born in November 2009. My 6-week maternity leave was planned to end at the beginning of the new year. My budget was getting a ...
15 gifts for breastfeeding moms
Are you looking for gifts for breastfeeding moms? I've created a list of more than 15 breastfeeding essentials at every price point. Hand-curated by me - a working mom who has lived through breastfeeding both of my children. Best gifts for breastfeeding moms Here’s a list of gifts for breastfeeding moms (and maybe new-to-you) that she will ...
5 Ways To Balance A New Baby With Daily Life
Caring for a newborn can be a source of both joy and stress for a new caregiver. Here are five ways to balance a new baby with daily life. The demands of an infant are often underestimated and many find it challenging to divide attention between baby and both the physical and emotional demands of daily life. More Tips for New Parents / New Working ...
6 Ways To Throw A Unique Baby Shower
Baby showers should be fun and relaxing. Kick off the parenting journey with a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for your shower guests. Give them an experience they'll never forget! The baby is almost here, and you still need a creative gift for the shower. There are some ideas that are sure to put a smile on the face of the new parents. This ...
5 Best Ways to Smoothly Transition Into Childcare
Are you excited to go back to work but heartbroken about leaving your child? Are you obsessing about his well-being while he's with a caregiver (even though you really like her)? Do you feel guilty for leaving him for 40+ hours a week? Here are the five best ways to smoothly transition into childcare. This post was written by Nancy Shaw of Hi 5 ...
How to Juggle Breastfeeding Your Baby While Working
Can working moms juggle breastfeeding a new baby once they return to work? Here are 10 tips for making the transition easier for you and baby. This post was written by Sarah Morgan. Realistically speaking, most moms may struggle with breastfeeding while working a full-time job. New generation mothers have a hard time running their tasks while ...
My Advice to a New Working Mom: Secrets to Balance
Are you a new working mom? Are you wondering how you'll be able to balance everything? Work, home, marriage, your baby? You don't want to miss this post with over 10 tips on how to balance it all. I have been a working mom since 2002. My son will be turning 14 and my daughter will be turning 7 in November. I was fortunate enough to be able to take ...
How to Balance Your Career When You Adopt for the First Time
Are you adopting a child for the first time? Are you wondering how you can balance a career with a new child? This post will share four things new adoptive moms can do to ensure that they can balance their hectic home and work lives. Adopting a child can be one of the most emotionally draining and psychologically taxing (but at the same time ...
5 Can't Miss Tips for New Moms from Experienced Moms
Are you a new mom who wishes your baby came with a manual? I'm here to share five tips this experienced mom would give myself as a new mom. I'm by no means an expert. I mean, I am an expert on my two kids because well, I've been their mom all of their lives. But, there are some things I think I learned from the first go round that made me a better ...