LinnieLou Adventures
It’s 5 p.m. and you have 30 minutes to get dinner on the table. Your 3-year-old makes it clear she wants to play, but you can’t cook and build legos at the same time. You need her distracted. Do you give her a few more minutes of screen-time? Afterall, what’s the harm?
It’s safe to say that screens are a part of our everyday lives, but if you’ve wondered how to find balance, this blog post is for you.
You’re pregnant again! Congratulations! And if you’re like a lot of parents, you might be wondering how to prepare your older child for a new baby.
Well, you’re in luck! LinnieLou spoke with Indianapolis-based parenting coach Michelle Gambs to get the inside scoop on how to prepare kids for the arrival of a new sibling.
Keep reading to learn about the challenges associated with bringing a new baby home, how to prepare your older child for a little brother or sister, and how to address behavior problems after your baby is born.
LinnieLou interviewed parenting expert Sharon Mazel to get her take on car seat safety–including proper car seat installation and how to help children who fight their seats.
And get this: Sharon spent more than 20 years as co-writer of the “What To Expect” book series and is a contributing writer and editor for WhatToExpect.com. She knows her stuff!
Keep reading to learn more about car seat safety from one of the country’s leading parenting experts.
Completing a baby registry can be overwhelming. You might wonder, “What do I really need beyond diapers and bottles?”
LinnieLou spoke with new mom and blogger Kelley Wilds, who gave us her best tips and tricks for completing a baby registry without the stress.
Keep reading to learn more!
Is your new baby ready for his or her first day of daycare?
That initial drop-off can be a doozy for parents who might be a little nervous to leave their little one for the first time. And the COVID-19 pandemic certainly doesn’t make things any easier.
So, we talked to two moms who gave us their best daycare tips for new moms and dads.
Keep reading to learn more!