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There are nursery colors to choose,  birthing plans to finalize, adoption papers to review, and occasionally regulating that nagging doubt over whether you are qualified to raise another human being (pro-tip: you are!).As part of your nesting process, consider baby proofing your home before baby arrives. Keep the toilet lid down and secured with a lock to avoid little fingers being smashed, accidental drowning, and toddlers taking cues from the family dog about the best place for a drink of water. only half awake when you’re spraying down your hair with dry shampoo and running a straightener through the wreckage, but always remember to turn off and put away any of your hair appliances to avoid burns or strangulation. These are actually aren’t exclusively to protect parents, so if you don’t have these essentials be sure to get them as soon as possible!There might be a room that you don’t childproof—and

Tips for Safe and Fun Halloween Activities at Home!Halloween traditions may look a little different this year, but don’t let it stop you from donning your creative hat or planning family costumes. Just like an Easter Egg Hunt in the spring, hiding Halloween candy around the house gives the little one an activity to do. Let your kids pick a few fun Halloween-themed cookie or treat recipes to make. Dress as your favorite characters or put on your Halloween pajamas and grab the popcorn and enjoy a movie night with the family.

Whether it is running errands, getting your daily steps in or simply enjoying a walk with your little ones, strollers provide tremendous service to parents and caregivers on a daily basis. Here are some safety tips to consider when using your baby stroller:Do routinely perform maintenance on your stroller to make your daily strolls a breeze!Do remain close to your children at all times. Do ensure your child has full and head neck control on their own, generally around 6 months, before using a standard stroller seat, but be sure to follow the guidelines of your particular stroller. Don’t use an infant car seat without its compatible car seat adapter (if applicable) for your stroller.

Whether you are looking for parenting advice or want to get your mind off all things baby, check out this list of the best podcasts for mom Hearing real birth stories, to make you feel empowered and prepared, mother of three, Bryn shares birth stories but also pregnancy and postpartum struggles, triumphs and resources. Discussing their personal experiences about being a wife and a mom, hosts Lynette and Stephanie will make you feel like you’re just chatting with your girl friends about life! From dating games, marriage, parenting, a little role-playing, and some not-so-great relationship advice, Anna Ferris is creating a community where those of who have no idea what their doing can find comfort, support, and lots of laughter.