Naps. As an adult, they are glorious. 22 and had a “rough” weekend? Nap! 24 and working 2 jobs but have a day off? Nap! 27 and have the flu? Nap! Cranky at any age? Nap!
Naps are great for...
It’s 5:30 pm. You’ve had a long day, the kids are melting down, and everyone wants to know “what’s for dinner?” You’re staring at the fridge and there’s nothing to eat. And you think to yourself...cereal or take-out food?...
We thought we treated it appropriately. We followed the doctor’s initial recommendations for treating our son’s Lyme disease. He got a little better with the antibiotics but never went back to his normal self. It was nearly a year...
The spring time change is coming but there’s no need to panic! "Springing forward" affects kids’ sleep far less than “falling back”. In fact, it may work to your advantage if you have an early bird on your hands.
When...
Have you ever startled yourself awake after a night of dicey newborn sleep with a vague recollection of ordering a bunch of random items on Amazon? Your nipples are sore, your bottom hurts, you’re still terrified of pooping, and...
Pregnancy and birth are unparalleled life experiences. After nearly ten months of the adventure that is pregnancy, the time comes to meet the little person you've been incubating. It’s an exciting time for sure, but it’s not without an...
This February, I'll be taking a 6-day vacation in Disney World with 3 of my closest friends while my husband is home with my kids. This scenario has been met with mixed reactions - from shock & horror to...
I recently flew with my 4-month old daughter for the first time. Alone.
Admittedly, I wasn't flying blind (pun intended) going into this trip. In addition to learning some things on my own, I received some great advice from an...
Disclaimer: I am not a certified CPST however I am very well versed in car seats. When asked if car naps are SAFE, the short answer is NO. Sometimes, we don’t have control over our kids falling asleep, or...
While I was pregnant and someone would ask if I was planning to breastfeed, I’d say, "I’m fine with supplementing if I need to, but I’m going to try breastfeeding." Since I wanted to save on the cost of...
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Barre & Lite Bites at The Barre Effect
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