Posts in New Parent Hacks
Top Ten Baby Shower Registry Must-Have Items for the modern and busy mom and baby

Are you throwing or someone you know throwing a baby shower? Stumped by what to put into your baby shower registry? Here are Phil and Mama's TOP TEN Baby Shower Registry Must Have Items. We've listed some of the best baby products out there, such as the Stokke Tripp Trapp highchair and two of our favorite strollers from Britax and Maclaren.

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5 Reasons Why Kids with Pets Are Better Off

A pet is a great companion. The owners of pets actually experience affection after a tough day. Nothing is cuter than a kid with a pet who assumes that they should grow up and have inseparable mates. In fact, far from being sweet, there are some important social and health advantages that come with a pet.

The presence of pets provides children with other advantages. Consider these ways in which your kids will profit from pets:

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We made a stained glass sidewalk chalk art and think you should too! (Great homeschool activity.)

We made beautiful stained glass sidewalk chalk art and show you the entire process. Check out our sped up video tutorial! DIY homeschooling art project!

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Homeschooling Schedule and Resources for parents during COVID-19 outbreak (free printable) : Best tips for homeschooling beginner parents and their children

As homeschooling is our new reality, we must treat homeschooling seriously. This is not a snow day. It is not an extension of spring or summer break. To be successful, planning and organization will be helpful. Treat this temporary homeschooling as real and “regular” school. Here are some tips for homeschooling beginner parents and their children.

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How to stay healthy, fit, active and sane while social distancing and staying home with your children

Hi friends! I know we’ll get through the COVID-19 pandemic together. Each of us needs to do our part to flatten the curve of spread. We must practice social distancing, continue to wash our hands, stay home when we can, and “cancel everything.” This means not going to happy hour, not going to a bar or club, not eating out, not having playdates, and not going to crowded indoor spaces. When we meet other people, we should stay at least six feet away from them. And if we do have to venture out, and we’re sick, we should wear face masks. This sounds like a lot. Cabin fever seems inevitable. Social distancing and staying at home more doesn’t have to mean we’re to rot at home and go stir crazy. There’s so much we can do, and so many must-haves that will help make our lives easier.

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Common baby skin problems (how to spot them, how to treat them)

Babies' skin problems may be due to different factors, including heat, bacteria, drooling, and cold and wet nappies. Luckily, most of the baby's skin problems are short-lived and heal with time. In severe cases, different creams and ointments are used to cure the problem. Learn all about common baby skin problems and how to spot them and treat them.

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After we lost our son for over an hour, he never leaves the house without his Jiobit GPS tracker for kids

On the first day of school, Phil had gone missing for over an hour. After that harrowing experience, we never let him leave home without his Jiobit, an amazing child GPS tracker. It’s sturdy, accurate, water-resistant, and will afford you peace of mind.

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Traveling with your children across Japan: Tips for traveling to Japan with a small child

Hi friends! We have some great tips for you and your family, if you’re planning a trip to Japan soon!

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Why we all need to have conversations about death with our children

Hi friends. I’ve been talking to Phil about death and he’s been crying every night thinking about it. But he’s also become so much more considerate, loving, and sweet, knowing our time on earth is finite. Death should not be a taboo topic. Death is a part of life.

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