Articles for category: After Your Baby Is Born

Need Gift Ideas For A 2-Year-Old Boy? First-Time Mom Shares Her List Of The Best Gifts For Little Boys

If you're the parent of a 2-year-old boy like I am, chances are your friends & family will ask what you recommend they buy for your son's birthday, Christmas, or other special occasion. If you happen to be a grandparent or friend of the family, then you're probably wondering which gifts for little boys are most needed at this stage. Here's a first-time mom's list of the best gifts for 2-year-old-boys.

The Fourth Trimester Of Pregnancy: Doctor-Recommended Ways To Help Your Newborn Transition From Birth To 3 Months

The fourth trimester begins when your baby is born and continues until she reaches 3 months old. It's a time of adjustment for both the mother and the newborn -- who was quite content for 9 months inside the womb and now must learn to adapt to all new sights, sounds, and activities. Here are 5 pediatrician-recommended ways to re-create that feeling of being inside the womb during your baby's first 3 months of life.

Every Stay-At-Home Mom Needs A Mom Day Once In Awhile! Here Are Some Ways To Get Social For Stay-At-Home Moms & Toddlers

I am 20 months into being a full time, stay-at-home mom with no immediate family nearby. And I'll be the first to say... I sometimes need a break! So I've made a point to find ways to give my toddler and myself a break from "just us" once in awhile. Here are 10 ways I've found to take a well-deserved mom day, meet other moms, and help your child make new friends. My best tips for socializing your stay-at-home toddler...