Entries by Deborah Bailey

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Returning to Work After Baby: 4 Tips for a Smoother Transition

When it comes to returning to work after baby, we’ll start with the unfortunate truth: the US does not guarantee paid parental leave on a national level, and not all workers qualify for the six weeks of unpaid leave federal law mandates. According to the Washington Post, “Most Americans do not have access to paid […]

5 Tips for When Your Newborn Meets Friends and Family

What should you consider when your newborn meets friends and family? Are you introducing your baby to family and friends soon? Warm indoor gatherings can be the perfect cozy setting to meet and we can all imagine what happens next: everyone wants to hold baby, give them lots of love, and share in the joy. […]

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Professionals for Your Postpartum Recovery

You are going to have a baby, and then you are going to have to heal from having a baby. The massive unknown in that equation is all the experiences you will smooch together in your brain and label it: My Birth Story. Your postpartum recovery is a unique and important part of that story. […]

The Witching Hour: The Scariest Time of Day for New Parents

Nearly every parent can recall a moment during those early weeks of their baby’s life, when their sweet, innocent little bundle of joy seemed more like a terrifying little monster. This scary time is often referred to as the “Witching Hour”, derived from folklore to mean the time of day when the ghosts, monsters, and […]

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Ways to Help Your Older Child Adjust to the New Baby

Welcoming a baby into your family is a joy, but a joy that can come with worry. If you’re expecting baby number two, you might be worried about how your older child will adjust to a new sibling. Jealousy is a natural emotion for kids, especially during the ages when they are particularly attached to […]