The Dirt
What Not to Say to Someone After a Miscarriage
Seeing a loved one go through the trauma of a miscarriage can be a scary and heartbreaking experience. While you want to be there to help and support them, it can be difficult to know exactly what to say to bring them any kind of peace. We talked to psychotherapist Perri Shaw Borish, who specializes in postpartum depression and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, about what NOT to say.
8 Sleep Tips to Help Baby (and Parents) Get Some Rest
While it's too early to sleep train a newborn, there are plenty of tactics you can employ from the get-go to set your baby up for sleep success later on.
Months 1-24: The Milestones to Expect
While it’s important to remember that every child moves at their own pace, we asked pediatrician Whitney Casares to give a general outline of what parents can expect within the first 24 months of their baby's life.
Your Survival Guide to Moving Forward After a Miscarriage
Suffering a miscarriage can be devastating, overwhelming, and isolating so we asked psychotherapist Perri Shaw Borish to share some healing tips to try after a loss.
Your Survival Guide to Detoxing Your House
When a baby arrives clearing our homes of toxins shoots to the top of the priority list. Even if we've been living with them for years, we want to rid our spaces of all harmful chemicals and toxins that our little one will breathe or touch. We asked Aida Garcia-Toledo, founder of Non-Toxic Munchkin to share some tips on how to do it.
The Importance of Making Self-Care a Priority
Self-care equates to self-love. Motherhood coach and founder of the Mother the Mother blog and podcast, Mclean Mcgowan, shares some of her favorite tips to prioritizing self-care throughout the busy day.
The Differences Between Traditional, Progressive, and Self-Directed Education
There are so many ways to learn, and while there is no right answer as to what method is right for your child, it helps to know what to expect from your options. Here’s what to know about the most popular educational approaches.
Acupressure for Fertility 101
In addition to acupuncture, one of Chinese Medicine's most effective modalities to support fertility is acupressure. We caught up with fertility expert Heidi Brockmyre who explains the difference.
How to Raise An Emotionally Intelligent Child
Teaching and building emotional intelligence in children is one of the most effective ways to make sure they truly bloom in life. Here are five tips for raising an emotionally intelligent child, as suggested by childcare experts.
What Books to Purchase When You're Pregnant: A List
Whether you're just starting on your parenting journey or you're an ol' pro looking for a bit more knowledge and guidance as you raise your little ones, here is Mini Bloom founder Lauren Wolk-Goldfaden's go-to parenting books.
How to Introduce and Limit Screen Time
These days, most kids are picking up technology before they can even talk. While screen time has some huge pros, it also has some major cons and we want our kids to become healthy digital citizens, not tech-addicted screen junkies. Here are a few digital dos and don’ts to raising kids in the screen age.
How to Teach Effective Communication
Helping your child develop language skills is essential to ensuring they feel understood and can express themselves in everyday interactions. Here are four excellent ways to encourage talkative kids from day one.