In the best of times, making room for yourself in your schedule as a new parent is difficult. Throw in the pandemic and your own comfort levels of health and safety, and it may seem downright impossible! However, it is definitely important for you and your mental health to take time for yourself. Here are some self care ideas for moms and parents that can be a good springboard for other ways you can nurture your spirit and body.
Kid Friendly Dinner recipes your whole family will love. These quick, easy dinner recipes are so delicious it’ll be hard for even the pickiest eaters to say no. With plenty of One Pot and Healthy recipes included.
Glass City is the start of bigger things to come, and a destination in its own right. A glass pavilion with rooftop plants and plazas, a sledding hill, walking paths, an event lawn for 5,000 people and incredible views of the city, the new park is a go-to spot beside the largest river on the Great Lakes — the Maumee.
How to keep infants and babies cool on hot days Give them a sponge bath: Place your baby on a towel inside or in a shady protected spot outside, such as under a tree or an umbrella, and use a clean washcloth or sponge to gently drip water on them from Read more
One of the questions as a new parent I had was how often my baby should eat. The best answer is surprisingly simple: in general, babies should be fed whenever they seem hungry. How do I know when my baby is hungry? For babies born prematurely or with certain medical conditions, scheduled Read more
The summer holidays are nearly upon us, and it can be quite daunting for any parent. Whether you need to strategically plan because of working, or whether you are worried about the endless vast days and nights where you need to copy young minds, these suggestions should have you covered. Read more
I can’t tell you how many times I have parents say they would love to do crafts with their little one but don’t feel they are old enough. I always respond the same way…it simply isn’t so. Crafts offer your child an opportunity to work on their gross and fine motor skills, hone in on their creativity, and take ownership of something they created. It is a win all around and I cringe when parents/ caregivers feel it is too messy or too much work. It offers so many skills that they just can’t get from anything else at that toddler age.
f you have a child who has limited his or her food choices to pasta with white sauce you may be dealing with a picky eater. When a toddler or young child refuses to eat certain foods or entire food groups, it is called ‘picky eating’. It is not unusual for a young child to turn up their nose at foods especially when they are experiencing a food for the first time.
I must say, seeing the flowers pop out of the ground and up toward the sky makes me want to spend more time outside, planting and enjoying the warmer weather. Here are just a few activities my family does once the weather gets a bit warmer.