Parenting 101
Improving Your Baby’s Sleeping Habits
Maintain a Consistent Bedtime Routine
Quiet Time Before Bedtime is Essential
Try not to turn on the T.V. too close to bedtime. The noise and images will not help to settle your baby down. Read a book or sing a song to your baby instead.
Use a White-Noise Machine
Some parents find that white-noise helps to create better sleeping habits for their babies, especially if there are noisy siblings around.
Massage Your Baby at Bedtime
By taking a few minutes to add this to your baby’s bedtime routine, you will help to enhance your baby’s sleeping habits.
Mom, You Are a Superhero
Navigating the First Year: Tips for New Parents
The first year of your baby’s life is a time of joy, discovery, and significant adjustment. It’s filled with firsts, from the first smile to the first steps, and while it’s an incredibly rewarding...
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Finance & Education
There are federal and state government funds available that can help families pay for the cost of child care. It’s no secret that quality child care can be expensive.
Pregnancy 101
Continue for a breakdown of each of these pregnancy stages with information about baby growth, development, and physical changes to the mother.
Tips & Advice
Here are some simple and easy tips most parents can utilize during their journey. Whether it be sleeping, eating habits or equipment you may be thinking of purchasing.
Celebrity Baby Names
Audio Science
Son of Shannyn Sossamon
Zuma Nesta Rock
Son of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale
Pilot Inspektor
Son of Jason Lee and Beth Riesgraf
Speck Wildhorse
Son of John Mellencamp
Sno FilmOn Cozart
Son of Chief Keef
Ode Mountain
Son of Jenna Malone
Moxie Crimefighter
Daughter of Penn Jillette
Jermajesty
Son of Jermaine Jackson
Sage Moonblood
Daughter of Sylvester Stallone
Rocket Zot
Son of Sam Worthington
Bronx Mowgli
Son of Ashley Simpson
Kal-El Coppola
Son of Nicolas Cage and Alice Kim
Rainbow Aurora
Daughter of Holly Madison
Blanket
Son of Michael Jackson
Mars Merkaba
Daughter of Erykah Badu
While these names are definitely unique, the late musician Frank Zappa undoubtedly takes the cake for interesting baby names. His children are named Moon Unit, Dweezil, and Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen. Yes, those are their real names.
