Anything can happen during labor. I had complications with my epidural, one of which was my husband passing out. Find out what happened afterwards and how you can avoid this happening when you give birth to your baby.
5 Reasons Why Your Big Kid STILL Needs a Booster Seat
Studies show that parents are taking children out of boosters TOO SOON. Children ages 5 and older have HIGHER fatality rates in car crashes than children ages 4 and under. Using booster seats reduces the risk of injury by 59% when compared to using adult seat belts alone. Learn the reasons why booster seats are so important and how to use them properly.
How Post-Partum Sleep Deprivation Led to My Most Embarrassing Moment Ever (It Involves a Gas Pump)
What happened was not only humiliating, but it could have been very costly and dangerous. A few months after having my first child, I had returned to work full-time. I was in a state of major sleep deprivation, although at the time I didn’t realize quite how bad it really was. Maybe this story will help someone avoid the same mistake!
The Real Reason for the Rock N Play Recall
Do you have questions about the Rock ‘n Play recall? Is the rock and play recall just because of parents who didn’t follow directions, or something else? Learn more about the mechanics and reasoning behind the Rock n Play recall, along with some other information you might not know!
Five Binge-Worthy True Crime Podcasts
Do you love true crime podcasts? I’ve rounded up a few of my recent favorites that were enthralling down to the last episode. Learn about how cold cases, abuse, serial killers, medical and white collar crime have change thousands of lives forever.
Mom Anxiety Versus Intuition: When Do You Listen?
How can we tell the difference between anxiety and intuition, especially when it comes to being a mother? Learn tips about the characteristics of anxiety and mother’s intuition to help you sort through your thoughts.
Why You Should Care About Hot Car Deaths (And How to Prevent Them)
This post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for full details. Every year as summer approaches I see reports of children dying by being left in hot cars, and the first comment on every news article is about how a “good” parent would NEVER have let that happen. We want to assume these are bad parents because……
Are Trampoline Parks Safe? Our Broken Leg Story
My son recently attended a birthday party for a classmate and friend that was at an indoor trampoline park. If you don’t know what that is, it’s basically a bunch of trampolines connected together in different configurations so children can jump together and play games on the trampolines. As a Child Passenger Safety Technician, I’m……
How to Keep Kids Safe Outside the Car with Lil Worker Safety Gear
I received a complimentary Fleece Hoodie from Lil Worker Safety Gear in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Have you ever had that moment of panic when you realized you couldn’t see your child in a crowd? I have. I try not to be a helicopter mom, but like many parents,……
The #1 Tip For Fixing Twisted Car Seat Straps
This post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for full details. It’s inevitable– you are rushing to go somewhere important and when buckle your child in their car seat, you notice one of the straps is twisted. Ughhhhhhhh. It.is.so.annoying. You have two choices: fight with the straps for seemingly forever and maybe get……
