Life with Twins: 5 Tips & Tricks for the First Three Months

Twin baby boys

Taking care of twins can be a tremendous challenge. It’s twice as many diapers, twice as many feedings, and twice as much laundry! You do also get double the giggles, double the gummy smiles, and double the baby snuggles! We talked to dozens of caregivers of multiples, both parents and professionals, about what life with…

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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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