Grown-up Talk

What is Positive Parenting and Should I Try It?

So we've all heard about positive parenting, right? But...what exactly is it? Should I be doing it? Do I already do it? We take a look at some of the main ideas behind this parenting style and what it entails. You might be surprised!

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7 Tips to Ease Separation Anxiety that First Day of Preschool

Anxiety feeds anxiety. And following all the additional time we've spent in our homes with our families this last year, this fall's first day of school could feel a little extra stressful. Take some steps to ease separation anxiety with your preschooler for a positive first day.

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I Need a Babysitter!

Finding a babysitter who's dependable, responsible, available, and fun can be a tall order! But building a bench of sitters to call in a pinch or just when you need a few hours off is invaluable as a parent. Here's our take on where to look and how to find a babysitter who fits with your family.

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Parenting Book Club - Cribsheet by Emily Oster

This week, we look at Emily Oster's Cribsheet: a data-driven guide to better, more relaxed parenting, from birth to preschool. You had me at 'more relaxed'!

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Baby Talk

Prepping Your Fur-Babies for Your Baby-Babies

With some basic steps and planning, you can help your furry friends adjust safely and happily when your little one arrives.

Baby Talk

Gift Ideas for a Baby Sprinkle

You know all of those baby sprinkles, not the full-on baby showers, but sprinkles for the second, third, or even fourth baby? Those can be challenging to find a gift for. Take a look at our advice and suggestions for what parents will appreciate most!

Real Talk

5 Moves To Help Rebuild Your Deep Core After Diastasis Recti

Minor diastasis recti is a normal seperation of the abdominal muscles during pregnancy that allows baby to grow and develop. Post pregnancy, here's how to tell if you have it and some exercises you can do to help rebuild your core strength.

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Biodegradable Myths

Biodegradable is buzz word that appears on many product labels these days. But what does it really mean? We take a look at some of the myths around what it means for a product to be truly biodegradable and tell you what ABBY&FINN is doing to help protect the environment.

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Fourth of July Fun for Littles

Super loud crashes and booms along with being outside in the heat, humidity, and even mosquitos? And staying up way past bedtime? Fourth of July can be tricky to celebrate with littles. Here are some ways to make sure it's fun for the whole family!

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Making the Most of Free Time

Free time - for parents, it’s a hot commodity. Which is why it can be frustrating when we have it and don’t feel like we use it to the fullest! Reframed thinking and a few small steps will ensure it's well spent.

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What We Mean By Mental Load

You know all that extra "stuff" that goes along with running a family household?Even though many of these jobs are smallish, when compiled, the weight and emotional burden of carrying it all can be crushing. Assess the burden of your own mental load and let's take some steps to lighten it!

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Serious Summer Safety

Not everything warrants the grey hairs we as parents let some things give us. That said, being vigilant about some typical summer activities can help keep your kiddos safe.

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Early Postpartum Exercises to Regain Core Control

Jumping into exercise or even daily movement can feel intimidating after giving birth. When it comes to important functions of your core and pelvic floor, it's worth taking a few extra steps to rebuild that foundational strength and set yourself up for success!

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Parenting Book Club - The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman

This book helps parents learn to say “I love you” in a way their child understands. What is your kiddo’s love language?!

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Top 5 Ways to Build Legal Resilience as a New Parent

By understanding your family’s legal rights beforehand, you can save yourselves from the hardships and heartaches of entering into a sticky situation. Getting these necessary ducks in a row will give you the peace of mind to fully enjoy time with your new family!

Real Talk

Moving Past Anger Towards a Parenting Partner

I’m fortunate to have a parenting partner with whom I share responsibility. But sometimes, they drive me crazy. We broke down a few methods to productively and positively move forward with your partner after disagreements.

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Life in the times of COVID with a Micro-Preemie

To an outsider our former preemie looks like a typical toddler. That means she’s practically immune to COVID-19, right? But she’s not. And that right there is what makes this pandemic so challenging.

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Parental Guilt

When you start to feel that parent guilt creeping up your back and settling in squarely on your shoulder to whisper in your ear, take a minute to think whether you need to listen or not. Here are a few things we think you can let go of feeling guilty about.

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Small Steps Towards An Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Making incremental changes and thoughtful choices and actions like these small steps we’ve suggested help create good habits that impact the earth.

Baby Talk

5 Tips to Get Better Baby Sleep

When baby ISN’T getting the sleep that they need, let’s face it, everything just sucks. Now every baby is different, but here are five tips that will help get your baby better sleep!

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What Becoming a Mother Taught Me About My Chronic Illness

You don’t need to have cystic fibrosis for motherhood to be complicated. It’s always complicated. And you don’t need perfect genetics or never ending energy or healthy lungs to be a good mom.

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Squeezing in Exercise

At home workouts may end up looking like mommy & me classes whether you want them to or not. These are ways that you can sneak in some seriously beneficial, mood boosting movement for yourself!

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Yes! Your Kids Should Be Doing Chores

Expecting your kiddos to help around the house has lots of benefits. Here are some suggestions to start as well as what tasks are age-appropriate.

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Adding joy to your home office space

If you can pull just one tip from our list to help your WFH environment, I think you’ll find a little can go a long way.

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What Will Summer Look Like?

We aren’t infectious disease specialists, virologists, or behavioral psychologists over here, but we are parents. Here’s how we are looking ahead toward planning the summer months.