Oh, the joys of fall! The leaves are turning color, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back, and the air is getting crisper. But for parents of young children, fall also means the dreaded daylight saving time change.
Babies and toddlers have a hard time adjusting to time changes, and they may wake up early for several days after the clocks are set back. But don't worry, there are a few things you can do to help your little one adjust.
There are 2 ways you ...
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Baby’s Arrival: Supporting Toddlers Through the Transition
Bringing a new baby into the family is an incredibly special time, filled with joy and anticipation. As parents, we want to ensure that our older child feels loved and connected during this transition. But we might also wonder, "Will I be able to love each child equally?" Rest assured, it's a common concern. Let’s dive into heartfelt and practical strategies to ensure that your toddler feels loved, connected, and cherished while embracing the arrival of ...
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Repurposing your Birth Plan for Postpartum
When preparing for a new baby most people either focus on their birth plan or their postpartum plan. Rarely do our Portland postpartum doulas see families thoroughly planning for both. This usually stems from having more concerns or worries around one than the other. But planning for both is important and will make the transition into parenting easier. Of course, planning for both means extra time, extra effort, and we all know there isn’t much time for ...
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Why Hire a Postpartum Doula? (3 Important Reasons)
Why Hire a Postpartum Doula?
Let's face it: having a new baby, albeit rewarding, can be scary! Hiring one of the top postpartum doulas Portland has available can ease some of those first-time parenting jitters.You might be thinking: Why pay for a postpartum doula if you've already given birth? Isn't that the hard part? Aren't doula services meant for the process of giving birth?The answer is that a doula is useful even after a baby is born. This is ...
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Our Own Perspective: Casey’s Experience
When I became pregnant with my first child I thought I was prepared.
I was a researcher and graduate student and just knew that I would be able to master birth and parenting. I devoured legitimate research, but also spent my downtime browsing content from search engines, forums, online due date clubs, apps, and message boards. Every other waking moment that wasn't spent buying cute baby clothes and decorating a themed nursery was spent ...
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