Author: Laboring With Love

Sleep Training Methods & Techniques: A Breakdown  

Most adults have forgotten what the recommended serving sizes are.  Children have no idea how much a serving size is, they just eat as much as they want. Do you know how much children should be eating? Let’s talk about preschoolers: At this stage their growth rate decreases, so along with that you can expect[…]

Here are some deep questions that will help you learn more about your child’s social, emotional and character development. What foods do you like or dislike the most?                                                        […]

If you want to deliver in a hospital, but want no interventions (or very limited) then you need to find a very supportive Dr. How do you know if your Dr. is supportive of a natural birth? I hate to tell you, but you can’t just ask them, because they will often just say, “yes,[…]

Do you wish your teen talked to you more? Do you wish you could get more than an “I’m fine”, “good” or “nothing” out of them?  Well here’s a list of open ended questions that will make them think and they’ll have to respond with more than 2 syllables!   Who do you most want to[…]

Although it may not feel like it many days, once you are home full time, you will have more time than money.  Statistics show that moms who work full time, after all expenses considered, typically only bring home about $300, so read on to see how you can spend a little extra time, saving a[…]

The long awaited day is here!  You finally gave birth to your sweet bundle of squirmy, tiny, wailing goodness, and although she isn’t all that cute right now, you are instantly in love. Now what?!! The realization that it is now your complete responsibility to keep this little human alive and not screaming 24/7 is[…]

A postpartum doula may quickly become your best friend! She is there to listen to your ever changing emotions, hear your concerns, guide your uncertainties of parenting and provide resources to specialists, if needed.  Her entire job is to make sure you are well cared for.  She makes sure your drink is always filled, you[…]

Did you know there are many kinds of doulas?  A doula is someone who supports a person (typically a woman) physically, mentally and emotionally. If you have heard of a doula, you’ve probably heard of a labor doula.  Labor doulas join a woman in labor to help her cope with her labor pains by bringing[…]

Most everyone can benefit from the presence of a professional labor doula.  In a few situations, you may not actually need one, BUT could still benefit because they know tips and tricks, your loved ones don’t.  A doula will stay cool under pressure, is prepared to support you for many many hours at a time[…]