The four parenting styles are generally described as authoritative, authoritarian, indulgent, and neglectful. Each style has different expectations of the parent-child relationship that can have significant impacts on a child’s development. Authoritative Authoritative is the most balanced type of parenting style where parents set limits for their children but do so in an open and…
By now I am sure you have watched the highly-rated TV show called Bluey which is available on Disney+. Bluey is a popular show that is made in Australia that has become highly watched around the world. The show follows an animated six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy called Bluey who is characterized by her abundance of…
After Kim Kardashian shared her fondness for koala parenting, the parenting style began gaining traction in the parenthood world. The term “Koala Parenting” is derived from the fact that a koala baby, known as joey, cling to their mothers and are carried around in their pouches for several months. This parenting style encourages parents to…
Having trouble with your milk supply? Worried that you might not be pumping enough for your baby? Relax. Read these tips for a low cost way to manage your stress about pumping and turn your supply around. Remember, the most important thing is to have patience!
Our Bed-sharing Journey Before our son was born, my husband and I did all of the “right” things to prepare for our little one. One of the sweetest things that my husband did was purchase books on pregnancy and parenting to give us the best start possible. We also attended several parenting classes led by…
This topic is near and dear to my heart, breastfeeding. The information in this post goes out to all the brave breastfeeders, breastfeeders-to-be, and breastfeeding supporters out there. From the beginning of my breastfeeding journey with my son I’ve been fortunate enough to have a little bit of knowledge from taking a class and reading…
Soak it all in. Congratulations! If you are reading this post you are either going to have a baby or just welcomed one into the world. It’s marvelous isn’t it? Tiny hands and little toes, how exciting! If you aren’t already you will probably be caught by surprise just how much you adore those sweet…
We have a pet puppy, Beyla. She is a golden retriever. She was one and a half years old when she met my son for the first time. Here are 6 tips for introducing your dog to your baby for the first time and beyond. 1. Exercise If you have an energetic dog, or you…
After the birth is both an exciting and nerve-racking time. You have this new little creature you have to take care of and interpret the morse code of cries. Here are a few tips to help you and your partner after you arrive home. The following makes the assumption your wife is breastfeeding. These come…
