My guess is that the gift stores in baby hospitals aren't fully feeling pains of the recession. Balloons and flowers seem to be popping up all over my neighborhood as the storks keep dropping off bundles of joy. Passing through the decorated doors and helium inflated pacifiers is parenthood's equivalent of the newlywed tradition of the groom carrying the bride over the threshold. When we brought Read more

One of my friends recently welcomed her second child. Wary of how her son would accept the newborn, she came up with a genius plan that I plan on using. When an older child comes up to the hospital to meet his new sibling for the first time, have the infant waiting in the nursery with all of the other babies. Then when your first born arrives, you and your spouse can walk him down to the bevy of Read more

No one misses sleep like a new mother. While it's nearly impossible to understand the shut eye impacting changes a newborn brings, it's important to be prepared. Here are a few hints on how to deal with sleepless nights during the first few weeks. Plan ahead while pregnant. Deep clean the house, organize the cupboards and stock the pantry so you can focus on caring for your infant instead Read more

Mommy Dearest, I'm seven months pregnant and my mother-in-law just called to ask how long my husband and I would like her to stay after the baby is born. Since she lives in a different state, she plans on flying in for the delivery and then helping us get situated at home. While I love her good intentions, but would prefer if we ease into life as new parents as a couple. I don't want to hurt Read more

Many couples are parents to pets before they have a human child. Before you bring baby home to meet her furry sibling, there are things you can do to prep the animal for the newest addition. To see the list of things to do, read more Read more