Resource Management with Newborns and Infants

“You have to decide where you will prioritize and where you will cut corners.” —Devon Clement Parenting a baby can be overwhelming, especially for first-time parents. Prioritizing what is important and what corners can be cut can help parents focus their time, energy, and resources on what really matters. Here are some ways prioritizing can…

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Cut Yourself Some Slack

“Serial killers excepted, we are all doing a lot better than we would probably rate ourselves.” —Devon Clement People are often harder on themselves than they are on other people due to a variety of factors: Self-awareness: People are often more aware of their own weaknesses, flaws, and mistakes than those of others. They may…

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Why HFA Pays a Living Wage

It is important to pay a thriving wage to caregivers of babies for several reasons: 1.) Quality of care Paying a thriving wage to caregivers of babies can attract and retain highly qualified and experienced professionals who can provide quality care. These professionals are more likely to have the necessary training, education, and experience to…

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How to bond with baby when your partner is breastfeeding

In the beginning of an infant’s life, the caregiving demands are intense, and the relationship building exchanges are minimal. So naturally, if only one partner is able to handle one of the major areas of care, it can feel unbalanced. Because infants feed often, they spend a lot of their time with the parent who…

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Maybe it’s time we give “Cry it Out” a brand makeover

I was sitting on the floor of an apartment in Manhattan, next to the mother of the sweetest 5-month old baby. We were taking turns making faces at Ella* on the floor while she was kicking and cooing back at us. I reached out and tousled Ella’s hair as she started giggling. “She’s sooo happy,”…

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