Parenting Choices
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,”…
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…
Read MorePositive Parenting Tips
Positive Parenting Tips Talk to your baby. Babies will find your voice calming. Answer when your baby makes sounds by repeating the sounds and adding words. This will help them learn to use language. Read to your baby. This will help them develop and understand language and sounds. Sing to your baby and play music.…
Read MoreStart Your Nanny Search In The Summer
Finally, it is summer! The heat is settling in and the beach is calling, but before you fall asleep in your beach chair for the next few months, here is a piece of advice. If you are going to need a nanny come the school year, get started on that search now! Giving yourself at…
Read MoreLive-In Care Options
Feel Rested What could be better than having around-the-clock support for your baby AND you? Someone to care for you during your recovery and guide you through the first stages of new parenthood, to make sure everyone is fed (not just baby!), the nursery is organized, hospital bags unpacked, and you start parenting this baby…
Read MoreFinding Your New Normal. 7 Practical Tips For New Daddy After Childbirth
It’s normal for dads to find it hard to cope with the first few weeks and months of being a dad. It is a new experience that many first-time dads have no way to prepare for. Even if you’ve tried to get prepare for months in advance it can still be a challenging role…
Read MoreThe Mama’s Best Friend Difference
There are so many CHOICES in parenting. What stroller should you get, what kind of birth do you want, what color are you going to paint the nursery? And that’s all before the baby is even born – you have not known decision fatigue until you’ve had a new baby. “Is she hungry? Why is…
Read MoreFeed your newborn sushi!*
You just had your baby. She’s 3 days old and you’re heading home from the hospital. When you get home, feed your baby sushi as soon as possible. And then for the next meal, probably falafel. Because of course you want her to get used to eating a variety of foods right away! If all…
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