Parenting Tips
Your Baby Not Sleeping Through The Night Is Not Necessarily A Bad Thing
During those early stages of motherhood, just about every new parent prays that their newborn turns out to be a good sleeper. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. While those sleepless nights wi...
10 Daily Habits To Help Raise A Happy Baby
It’s amazing how adding a few habits to a daily routine can help parents raise a happy baby. We’ve compiled a collection of simple ways mom and dad can create an environment that will boost their baby...
"Team No Sleep" Is Dangerous For Parents
My child easily sleeps through the night. She's done it for months now. It's so kind of her to afford me the hours I need to sleep...except I'm not using them at all for sleep. Right now, it's killing me.
Hiring A Postpartum Doula Is A Necessity, Not A Luxury
Luxury is defined as a state of great comfort and extravagant living. Many believe that luxury is only available to the wealthy and that someone who isn't that doesn't deserve to reap its benefits. Lu...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing Mother & Baby
A man is being charged for stabbing a mother and her baby.
We're Harming Our Girls When We Tell Them That They Are Harder To Raise Than Boys
I am not sure why so many people are constantly telling me that "girls are so much harder." That is such a silly thing to say. Do you know how many women there are in this world? Do you know how many ...
Mom Hack: Throw Out All Your Dishes
I thought I was busy before I became a parent. Gosh, was I wrong.
10 Of The Most Useful Parenting Items On Amazon
Being a parent is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs on the planet, and while these adorable little humans bring so much joy, they also require a lot of gear and products!
10 Adorable Ways To Make Baby's First Thanksgiving Memorable
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the things that we are grateful for. It’s a time that brings families together. So, why not try to make baby’s first Thanksgiving as memorable as it can be? P...
I Stay Up Late Every Night Even Though I Know I'll Be Tired In The Morning
My days are long and hard. I am cleaning, doing laundry, and taking care of my four children all day long. Only one of my kids is in school and so it is a lot of work. I also have a job where I work f...
Moms Who Use "Controlling" Voice With Teenagers Are More Likely To Start Fights
A recent study found that moms who are pushy with their kids provoke negative emotions, and thus build a rift between them. Teens are more likely not to do what they're supposed to, or tidy their room...
Please Teach Your Children To Not Touch Babies
I walk all four of my children to drop off my 5-year-old at kindergarten in the morning and then pick him up in the afternoon. I push my newborn and my 2-year-old in my double stroller. Then my 4 and ...
The Cloth Option: Our Featured Diaper Need Awareness Week Non-Profit
During 2019's Diaper Need Awareness Week, BabyGaga features an outstanding non-profit focus on providing clean diapers for all families. The Cloth Option is a registered 501(c)3 and operates throughout the United States.
Diaper Need Awareness Week Brings Attention To Parenting In Poverty
Poverty costs money. Yes, you read that correctly. Consider the paradox of an overdraft fee on your bank account. If you don't have the funds to pay for your necessities, why would a bank assume you h...
Exclusive Interview: Pediatrician And Lactation Specialist Dr. Jessica Madden Shares Her Best Tips For Pumping Moms
Every September is Baby Safety Month and in honor of all things healthy and clean, we spoke with neonatologist and lactation specialist Dr. Jessica Madden about breast pumps and how to keep them sanit...
Raising Our Kids In A Time Of School Shootings
In the past month, I have seen both a viral Facebook post about mother upset over her school’s first active shooter drill and a chilling public service announcement that the Sandy Hook Promise group p...
Used Baby Items Are Blessings, Not Burdens
My husband and I got married very early by today's standards. He was 21 and still in college, and I was 22 with my first real writing job. We spent our first year under one roof learning the art of th...
10 Best Free Learning Apps For Toddlers
With electronics being more abundant than ever, helpful apps come with the territory. And while many parents are scared of their kids interacting with social media, there are other apps that actually ...
10 Parenting Rules Barack And Michelle Obama Follow
Not long ago (though, it feels like centuries), we had a first family in the White House whose biggest headlines were about getting a puppy, two little girls growing into young women before our eyes, ...