In this article, we’ll share frequently used items that became lifelines during our first year of parenthood, including sleep solutions, diaper bag organization, and soothing aids. These essentials made the early days of parenting a bit easier.

I rarely go through an appointment with a patient without someone mentioning poop, at some point. It’s a topic of conversation for kids of all different ages.

Sleep is not something we just have to hope, pray, and wait to get. There are things you can do tonight to encourage longer stretches (or full nights!) of sleep for your little one.

I’m Susan Frazier, a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and owner of Dream Again Sleep Consulting. I am a Wisconsin girl (GO PACKERS!) and a lover of all things sleep, DIY, and summer.

It soon dawned on me, however, that with all my trial-and-error methods of putting her to bed, my daughter was lacking the one thing that could help her the most: a routine.

Adding a child to your life and family is significant– especially during the first year of the baby’s life. That’s why, as important as it is to care for your new infant, it’s also important to take care of yourself.

Becoming a mother is a wonderful, life-changing event. It’s exciting and it can be a lot of fun. But there are a lot of questions that come with caring for baby – this is true whether you’re a first-time mom or it’s been a few years since you last cared for an infant.

So what do you do with grandparents, friends, or other family members who mean well but might step on your tender, new parent toes? Here are some tips for setting boundaries with family members after having a new baby.

While we knew having another baby was a blessing, we could not deny the feeling of being overwhelmed… Grateful and overwhelmed all at the same time.

I was quickly overwhelmed, but knew I needed something… and I needed it fast! So, what do I do? I go to one of my trusty virtual moms’ groups and write a post looking for gate recommendations, and any other baby-proofing items they love.