The more milk your baby takes (or you remove through milk expression), the more milk you make. Some mothers with ample milk may “think” their supply is low when in fact it is not. So… Read More »Can Certain Foods Increase My Milk Supply?
In honor of the upcoming Reading Awareness month, we will be posting articles on that theme! “What can I do to increase my child’s language and vocabulary?” This is a common question concerned parents ask. … Read More »Expanding your Child’s Vocabulary, At Home!
With all the devastating conversations about bullying and violence going on among our children, we thought this was an important subject to cover. Empathy is a crucial skill for leading a successful and happy life. Empathy provides… Read More »Six Things Parents Can Do To Start Empathy in Children
Hi everyone! So on top of all the usual activities there are even more this week! NYC public schools are normally closed this week but due to Hurricane Sandy they are only closed Monday &… Read More »Weekly Events for Kids and Babies in Brooklyn including President’s Day Activities!
People seem to think that my husband is an anomaly. He has spent the last three years splitting our parenting duties evenly, spending a day a week with our children and working the other four… Read More »Women Congratulate My Husband For Spending Time With Our Kids
Local parenting blog Wee Westchester posted a smackdown-style piece about why they think it’s better to raise kids in the suburbs. As Brooklynites, we couldn’t pass up the chance for a little (friendly) debate. I… Read More »Brooklyn vs Westchester: Why We’re Staying Put!
I have wanted children ever since I can remember. I played mama to teddybears and whenever I had the chance, to real babies. As a little girl I was totally infatuated with little, angelic people.… Read More »Being Complete – A mom's journey of leaving home and coming back again complete
Breast pumps, breast pumps, get your free breast pumps! Within the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) is a provision requiring insurance companies to cover breast pumps and visits to lactation consultants at no cost… Read More »Free Breast Pumps. Really?
We’re thrilled to run our first guest post of 2013! This week, Dan Rindler shares some advice on what to do when babies express discomfort during tummy time. Dan is a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and… Read More »Tummy Time Connundrum
Two new daycares have opened recently in Brooklyn. We haven’t visited either one, so let us know if you do and add your comments to the post below. Help other parents out! Bed-Stuy Kids has… Read More »Two New Daycares To Check Out