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 Packing for the hospital is not quite as simple as packing for a weekend trip since you leave home pregnant, and return with an extra bundle of joy. Your baby will need some amenities.

You might think it’s too early to start planning for the big day, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what kind of birthing experience will be the ideal one for you

So, how will you feed your newborn? It’s a common and important question for any parent. 

Looks like you have quite the little sleepyhead on your hands, during the day at least. At night? Not so much. Following these tips can help both you and baby to adjust.

Teething begins at different times for different babies. Most babies start by 6 months. The first tooth usually appears in the middle of the lower jaw, known as the bottom front teeth.

Early infant immunization protects baby against serious illnesses. It may be hard to hear your baby cry; but remember that the pain lasts for seconds but the benefits last a lifetime.

How will baby explore her new environment? She will use her eyes, ears, her sense of smell and her sense of touch. There are many ways you can help her to discover her new world.

Let’s talk baby talk! No, not words just yet, but the language basics begin here! Baby’s giggles and shrieks mean she’s developing her language skills and you can help shape those skills.

She’s here, she’s there, she’s everywhere! At least she wants to be, and wants to get there on her own.

“Come on, make Mama (or daddy, of course) proud.” This has likely already crossed your baby’s mind without you even saying it. His desire to please you is strengthening along with your bond.

Experts agree breast milk is best for babies. It is the most nutritionally complete food your newborn will ever have. The benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby can last a lifetime.

The milk you produce in the first few days after birth is rich in nutrients for baby’s tiny tummy. This will change to mature milk in the second week to meet baby’s growing demands.

Not feeling instant love for your baby. The 24/7 care that is involved in looking after a newborn. The huge sense of responsibility that comes with being a parent. Sound familiar?

With social media providing a window into our lives for all to see, parent shaming online—or more commonly mom shaming—is something we need to all be aware of.

Equal time with the kids. All housework split evenly. The mental load divided fairly. Shared parenting may sound like the dream but is it really achievable?

No sooner than you’ve announced your pregnancy, the unsolicited parenting advice comes flooding in.

You never get a minute to yourself, yet you’ve never felt lonelier? Yes, that’s the paradox of lonely parents.

If there’s one feeling that unites moms and dads all around the world in the rollercoaster of emotions that is parenting, it’s guilt—and most commonly it’s a mother’s guilt.