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Preparing Siblings for Baby – Part 1
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Preparing Siblings for Baby – Part 1: It’s real – our first born children are used to having us all to ourselves and even the most kind-hearted toddlers and preschoolers will struggle to sharing their mama, and papa.
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Sensory Play for Infants
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Using their 5 senses to explore the world around them is a natural way for babies to learn and is crucial to brain development. These senses - touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing - are integral to how we interact with our world
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Summer Vacation Sleep Tips for Baby
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The thought of vacationing with baby can be overwhelming for new parents, but it doesn't have to be. Like most things in parenthood, it may not be as easy as it once was, but it is possible!
Thumb Sucking in Infants
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"The seemingly insatiable desire to suck is there for a reason. Sucking mellows the fussy baby, helping to organize the otherwise disorganized bio-rhythms of a newborn. Some babies need more mellowing than others. A child who has gotten attached to her thumb will tell you she needs it to help her relax." - Dr. Sears
Tips for Hiking With Baby
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Hiking with a little one definitely takes more planning than going on a whim by yourself into the woods but it is so worth it. I know for us, Felix and I are both a lot happier when we get to spend some time outside.