Parenting Choices
Cultivating the Qualities of a Good Parent
Great Parents Aren’t Born, They’re Made Parenting is something humans have done for hundreds of thousands of years, but for myriad generations, it was process only, a series of actions that shaped humanity but was ultimately ineffable. People had babies, they took care of babies, and they raised the babies. End of story. Now, the…
Read MoreBest Podcast and Webinar Episodes of 2024
A Must-Listen List for Parents Parenting is an ever-evolving journey, and having the right resources can make all the difference. At Happy Family After, we’ve curated a list of our most-viewed podcasts from Parenthood Prep in 2024, webinars, and more to empower parents with practical advice, expert insights, and actionable strategies. Whether you’re a new…
Read MoreVacations with Infants: Should we wait or travel now?
As both a travel enthusiast and a newborn care professional, people often ask me what the best age is to travel with children. Should I really take my infant on our family vacation or should we wait until the kids can remember the trips we go on? Is traveling with a toddler too much trouble?…
Read MoreParenting with Intention : Mindful Parenting with Newborns
I always like to joke that the only time I was a perfect parent was when my children were still hypothetical. My hypothetical children were adorable, kind, loving, cooperative beings that absolutely loved every activity I planned for them, adored each other almost as much as they adored me, and always ate all of their…
Read MoreThree important conversations every couple should be having before becoming parents
There are endless places on the internet that will tell you how to prepare for a baby logistically. They will invariably sell you a mountain of supplies that promise to feed a baby more efficiently, convince you to invest in products that promise to help your baby sleep longer, or even diaper its bottom in…
Read MoreResource 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…
Read MoreCut 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…
Read MoreFive Tips for a Seamless Transition From One Kid to Two
One of the questions we get frequently at Happy Family After is how to transition from one child to two without losing twice as much sleep and keeping only half your sanity. Transitioning from one child to two is a big adjustment for the whole family. We’ve compiled a list of everything you need to…
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