Parenting
Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts
Parenting has no single roadmap. This section gives you research-backed strategies, real-life ideas, and practical tools to help you in the everyday mess and magic. You’ll find posts on things like emotional coaching, behavior strategies, communication, self-care for parents, and family rhythms. Think of this as your toolkit: you pick what fits, adapt as life changes, and grow with your child rather than chasing perfection.
Mindfulness for New Parents
Mindfulness for new parents, really? When you hear the word mindfulness you might picture someone sitting peacefully and uninterrupted, meditating. Now imagine the haze of raising a newborn - endless diaper changes, mountains of used burp cloths, sleepless nights - and the two just don’t mix. You know that mindfulness...
The Secret to Enjoying Your Baby
It’s no secret that parenthood is hard. Between sleep deprivation, huge new responsibilities, and shifting relationships, becoming a parent is one of life’s most stressful transitions. But it’s also one of the most absolutely rewarding ones. The secret to enjoying your baby is having the practical and emotional support to...
Spring Fun Activities for the Whole Family
Springtime is here! It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy these beautiful days with family. Spring can bring unpredictable weather, but rain or shine, there’s something fun to do with family in spring. Quality time with family is the key to healthy relationships between parents and kids alike....
The Link Between Baby Playtime and Naptime
Parents know that newborns spend a LOT of time eating and sleeping. In the early days, parents dutifully record baby’s pees and poops, spend weeks getting the hang of breastfeeding or bottle feeding, and try to squeeze in as much sleep as possible. But when the haze of the newborn...
Baby Hunger Cues: How to Know if Your Newborn Is Hungry
“Mom, I’m hungry!” While you'll hear this phase endlessly throughout your years as a parent, it will be quite some time before your newborn can tell you verbally that they’re hungry. Thankfully, young babies give us other cues to let us know they need to eat. Crying is a late...
10 Best Books for New Parents
New parenthood comes with a steep learning curve. And while it’s true that your baby doesn’t arrive with a how-to manual, thankfully many insightful authors have written lots of great books on just about every aspect of parenting. Sometimes, a good book is just what you need to dive deep...
Baby CPR Classes
Infant CPR. It’s the last thing a new parent wants to think about, but taking a baby CPR class could mean the difference between life and death. As a new or soon-to-be parent, it’s unlikely that the ins and outs of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are fresh in your mind, but thankfully...
Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for New Parents
The last two years have been hard. Parenting was already difficult before COVID, and the pandemic has made it an even more challenging and isolating experience. New Year’s resolutions of the past like “drop the baby off at the gym daycare four times a week and work out” are laughable...
Top 5 Fun At-Home Holiday Activities
Being a parent during the holidays is a big job. Between gift shopping, decorating, and meal-planning, it’s easy to let the stress of making the magic happen overtake the magic itself. These simple, fun at-home holiday activities are the perfect way to reconnect with the true meaning of the season:...
Best Christmas Gifts 2021 for New Dads
The holidays are here! The perfect Christmas gifts for new dads are the ones that simplify this life, make parenting easier, and make him smile. Read on for gift ideas for new fathers for any budget. Christmas Gifts for New Dads Under $30 OXO Tot Space Saving Drying Rack -...
Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.
Expert postpartum and newborn advice you can trust.
Since 2016, Well Supported Family has provided newborn care to thousands of families. Our team of certified Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists offer daytime, overnight, and 24/7 in-home support across 12 U.S. states. Whether you're recovering from birth, establishing feeding routines, or just trying to get more sleep, we're here to help—one family at a time.
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