Autumn Jones
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10 Things You Can Do To Help Your Kid Get Over Their Fear Of The Dark
Whether they're worried about monsters in the closet or scared by the sounds of things going bump in the night, most children experience being scared of the dark at some point in childhood. As an adult, you know that those creeks and thumps aren't tr → Read More
6 Causes Of Insomnia In Babies — Yes, That's A Thing
As much as you love spending time with your child, having a break from your little one is a healthy and rejuvenating time for parents. That's why you bust out a happy dance as soon as your baby shuts her eyes and sails off into dreamland. Unfortunate → Read More
How To Tell If My Kid Is Allergic To Pollen Or Just Dealing With A Cold
Growing up in Florida, I never dealt with seasons. So when I moved to Tennessee, I was excited to experience something other than heat and humidity. As my first Nashville spring rolled around, I was in awe of two things: the vibrant trees and flowers → Read More
What Happens To Your Vagina After Sex? 7 Things To Expect
All the good feels, body shivers, and explosions during sex take your body on a blissful ride. But once the party's over you're vagina may need a few minutes to hit the reset button. If you don't know what happens to your vagina after sex, you'll fee → Read More
8 Ways Toddlers Benefit From Co-Sleeping
Sweet snuggles and teeny tiny toe hugs are just a few of the reasons I loved co-sleeping with my littles so much. And even though they're in their own rooms now, I still sometimes hear the breath in the room. Although people tried to tell me it was a → Read More
What Happens In Your Baby's Brain When You Talk, Sing, & Read To Them? It Does More Than Make Them Smile
Every parent has an arsenal of silly songs and rhymes that drive them crazy but bring joy to their little one. And, studies show, these may do more than make baby smile and giggle with glee. It turns out, what happens in your baby's brain when you t → Read More
11 Ways To Increase Your Baby's Language Skills, According To Experts
Long before your little one utters their first syllables, their brain is working overtime to develop language skills. From the day they are born (or pretty close to it), a baby's brain begins to process sounds and create a foundation for language tha → Read More
How Does Childbirth Affect Your Uterus? It Goes Through A Lot Of Changes
In my house, my uterus has been dubbed the "baby apartment." My oldest son thought up this name when I told him that's where he first lived. Now it's a running joke, with references to being evicted for not paying rent and such. But all joking aside, → Read More
8 Signs You're Accidentally Raising A Sexist Child & What To Do About It
As a mother raising boys, instilling the idea of gender equality is of the upmost important. But modern culture doesn't have my back — not completely anyway. Although there are so many people fighting the good fight and creating positive change, ther → Read More
Can You Induce Labor Naturally? Consider These 3 Things First
When I was 38 weeks pregnant with my first child, a friend told me that eating spicy foods was likely to send me into labor. "Perfect excuse for a taco," I said, and off to the taqueria I went. Fast forward to the next day and I am in the hospital we → Read More
5 Barely Noticeable Skills Your Baby Will Master By 3 Months Old
There's nothing more exciting that watching your baby discover and do new things. Whether it's the first time she giggles at a silly face you make or the look on his face when he learns to crawl, these special moments are ones that make a mom's heart → Read More
When Should My Child Stop Napping? Those Moments Of Quiet Eventually Come To An End
Nap time coming to an end? Say it ain't so. It's true those glorious stretches of time when your little one is snoozing don't last forever, but transitioning to no naps is part of the natural flow of growing up. Whether you have a little one who love → Read More
Is The Pick Up, Put Down Method Safe? Moms Needn't Worry
Although it was years ago, I can still feel the worry rise in my chest when I think back to the start of sleep training my first baby. I was so unsure of myself, and continued to question if the method would work. At the root of my worry was the ling → Read More
8 Subtle Ways To Smash Gender Roles At Home
It's both surprising and sad that, in today's day and age, we haven't made much progress in gender equality. I acknowledge that the human race has made plenty of incredible strides to close the gap but, as long as a gap exists, there are bridges to b → Read More
4 First Trimester Vagina Red Flags To Bring Up At Your Next OB Appointment
Even though your baby bump hasn't completely popped yet, things start to change the moment you becomes pregnant. Some changes are normal and harmless, but others need to be discussed with your doctor. Although you're likely just experiencing some ver → Read More
8 Things You Didn't Realize Are Signs Of The Baby Blues
After having a baby, many moms have their eyes peeled for the red flags of postpartum depression (PPD). But mood disorders in the postpartum phases have different levels of severity, and it could be easy to miss the more sublte symptoms of the lesser → Read More
What Is The Chair Method? It Could Be Clutch Come Bedtime
Discovering the right sleep training method is a lot like looking for the perfect pair of shoes. You hunt around and try a few on before striking gold with the best fit and feel. Parents who've been shopping the baby sleep market will be familiar wit → Read More
9 Ways To Raise Your Son Without Toxic Masculinity
What does it mean to "be a man"? It depends on who you ask. Over time, the concept of manliness and gender roles have been tied to some strict and binding definitions. Those who dare to break them step into an arena of ridicule, while others struggli… → Read More
6 Habits That Make Your Baby Think You're Mad
As a new mom, I wondered many times if my baby was mad at me, but I never stopped to think about how he might be interpreting my emotions. For the most part, I gave him my undivided attention and showered him with love and affection. And on those day → Read More
6 Signs Your Baby Is Sad That Go Beyond Just Crying
When I think about babies, I picture a rolly polly little face with a gummy smile and intoxicating coos. Being a baby seems like a carefree state of bliss that any adult would like to achieve. (Which may be why I find myself doing the "happy baby" yo → Read More