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How-to: Handle Social Events with a Newborn
Fresh little newborn babies, is there anything better? The stage of infancy is so precious and goes by so quickly. Before you know it they are crawling and walking and talking. When you have a newborn, you are not the only one who wants to see them, hold them, and love on them. What a … Continue reading How-to: Handle Social Events with a Newborn
Rotational Menus for Picky Eaters
Picky Eaters and Parent Personal Chefs Sometimes, kids can get stuck in what are called “food-jags.” A food-jag may look like a kid only wanting yogurt and waffles for breakfast, every morning. Or, refusing to eat anything but chicken nuggets and mac and cheese for dinner. Food-jags set parents up to be personal chefs for … Continue reading Rotational Menus for Picky Eaters
Parents: How-to Manage Unsolicited Advice
Motherhood wouldn’t be motherhood without some good old unsolicited advice, am I right? My personal theory on unsolicited advice: Keep an open mind – understand that I don’t have all the answers, and don’t take it personally. These are my approaches that fellow mothers have shared with me and what I find supports me staying … Continue reading Parents: How-to Manage Unsolicited Advice
Co-occupations: the Importance of the Mama + Baby Bond
Written by Contributing Writer, Victoria Briltz, OTDS As an occupational therapy student, one of my favorite topics is co-occupations! Occupations are anything that you do in your life that occupies your time. Anything from happy hours with friends, brushing your teeth, or working – if it’s occupying your time, it’s an occupation. What’s really amazing, … Continue reading Co-occupations: the Importance of the Mama + Baby Bond