What’s it really like having an au pair? You know – a young foreigner between the ages of 19-25 whom you interview over skype and invite to become both your roommate and children’s caregiver for… Read More »The Ups and Downs of Having an Au Pair
“But I don’t feel depressed.” I hear this time and time again from pregnant and postpartum women who call my clinical practice. These women are plagued by anxiety, racing thoughts, restlessness, sleep difficulties, compulsive behaviors,… Read More »It’s Not Just Depression: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Health and wellness contributor and holistic health counselor April Reigart shares her expertise to help us figure out the root cause(s) of kids’ picky eating. I’m not a fan of the term “picky eater”, but you know it… Read More »Picky Eaters: Understanding the Root Cause
If your kids haven’t already starting asking you about what it means to die, chances are that’s coming down the pike soon. Our former Resident Dad, John Proctor, tells us about how he experienced this… Read More »Talking to Kids About God and Death
Dr. Deena Blanchard, pediatrician and font of knowledge, gives us the tools we need to stay calm and carry on. Wet sheet and wet pajamas at 2 a.m. with an embarrassed child are a… Read More »A Guide to Bedwetting: When to Worry and When to Let it Go
Enjoy these tips from David Kepley, Just a Dad 247 blogger and stay-at-home dad. Originally published in DFW Magazine and on David’s blog, we love having the opportunity to share his insights on fatherhood (and they are… Read More »Finding Fatherhood: Ways to Help New Dads
Sharon Peters, parenting expert and founder of Parents Helping Parents, helps us learn that saying no while keeping it together is possible. Martini not included. Saying no to your child isn’t always easy. Here are… Read More »Saying No to Your Child: 4 Ways to Keep Your Cool
Brandi Davis of Child and Family Coaching has some important advice and tips about what to expect from your firstborn (and how to handle it) when you’re preparing to welcome Baby #2 into the fold. … Read More »What to Expect From Baby #1 When Baby #2 Arrives (Or is on the Way)
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Jennifer Khalaf, Certified Holistic Health and Integrative Nutrition Coachand founder of Thrive Hive Wellness, shares her thoughts and tips for keeping the “us” in family after having kids. The other day, my hairstylist told me… Read More »5 Tips for Maintaining Your Couple Connection After Kids