Start Babies on Nutrient‑rich Animal Foods, Skip Rice Cereal
First solid foods I introduce to my babies usually around 4-5 months: - Egg yolk with ghee - Kefir and yogurt - Meat puree off the bone - Ripe banana - Tiny tastings of whatever I am eating No rice cereal. No purees from a pouch. Just easy-to-digest and nutritious animal foods and ripe fruits.
Need Kid-Friendly Linear Story for Grade 2 Talk
I'm speaking at my kid's Grade 2 class today about storytelling, and I'm looking for a story I've written that's good vibes somewhat linear storytelling with age-appropriate themes and for the life of me I can't find any. Sigh.
Kids Discovering Books: A Priceless, Timeless Gift
Watching my kids become readers (especially in this day and age) has been one of the greatest gifts EVER. They can just sit for hours lost in a book. The best.
Earn Income in 2‑3 Hours Weekly While Parenting
CALLING ALL WOMEN WHO DON’T HAVE HOURS TO “HUSTLE” I’m building income in 2–3 hours a week while running a pub + raising a one-year-old. If you’re trying to do this in the cracks of real life - you are not failing. We’re building differently.
Listening Builds Heart‑to‑heart Connections in Parenting
Listening is such an important skill yet is so underrated😊🌷 It's the easiest way to connect heart-to-heart❤️ Follow @parentcounselor for more SHARE this reel with them❤️ DM to book a session . . . . [Childhood, talking, connection, parenthood motherhood fatherhood, best friends, teenager, soothing conversation, best part of...
Working Parents Reveal Biggest Challenge of Business Travel
Parents who work outside the home: What’s the hardest part of work travel for you?
Single Mom Juggles Grief and Work at Tesco
Ralph McTell might do a song about this. Let me show you the young mother of two working in Tesco losing her husband but having to tough it up to now raise her family without him. She still has to...
Understanding ADHD: Parents' Confusion Mirrors Child's Experience
And, if we’re confused as we raise them, imagine how confused they feel as well. This is again why understanding the ADHD brain is so important.
Stop Shaming Moms: Breastfeeding Isn't Universal
I’m a new dad. I’m the midst of witnessing the struggles my wife is dealing with breastfeeding. I will gladly take time out of my day to sh*t post about anyone shaming women who can’t breastfeed, because breastfeeding is not...
Second Baby Arriving September 2026 – Two and Through
Surprise 🤍 Round 2 && just like that we’re Two and through Coming September ‘26 #babynumber2 #twoandthrough
Kids Naturally Learn Risk Management Through Play
Yesterday I took my kids to play in my mom's backyard. There is a large open space with a ledge about 5 feet tall with rain water running underneath. My kids were immediately fascinated. They spent 10 minutes throwing acorns,...
Parenting's Quiet Moments Matter More Than Words
I don't think we talk enough about how some of the most important parenting happens in total silence and just staying in the room.
Kid’s Adorable Hat Swap Shows Parental Love
I love having kids — here’s Tavie after she decided that dad’s hat was the way to go https://t.co/bqevCcaq8X
Kids Raised with Eight Languages Thrive Linguistically
The “forbidden experiment” — raising a child with no language exposure — is forbidden for very good reasons. But has anyone studied the opposite, what happens to children in extreme polyglot households? Like where they’re hearing 8 languages with equal regularity...
Psychologist’s Quick Trick to Calm Hyperactive Kids
A child psychologist trick: the fastest way to manage hyperactivity without forcing your child to “sit still”
Questioning Kids' Behavior vs My Overstimulation
My morning mantra: “are my kids actually doing anything wrong / being annoying or am I just overstimulated?”
Breast Milk’s Living Stem Cells May Reach Infant Brain
Breast milk contains living stem cells. In animal studies, these cells survived digestion in newborns, entered the bloodstream, and were found in multiple tissues including the brain. Whether this happens in humans is still being studied, but the animal data...
Different Surnames for Kids Rarely Cause Bureaucratic Problems
We had the opposite experience: 1. My wife kept her last name. 2. When we had her firstborn daughter, my wife suggested she take her last name. I thought that was fine. 3. When we had my son, he took my last name...
Kids Sync Emotions: Parents' Mood Sets Whole Family
There is a phenomenon I experience almost daily with my three kids that I cannot fully explain but I know every parent of multiple children had noticed. Some mornings they are all needy at the same time. All three want...
Powdered Formula Saves Lives; Stop Shaming New Moms
It’s okay to shut the fuck up and keep your shit opinions to yourself. Powdered formula literally saves lives and post partum mothers already have enough things to deal with emotionally than hearing how they aren’t “doing enough” because they literally,...
Progress Feels Slow Even when You Give Your All
Nobody talks about how progress can feel so SLOW… even when you’re doing your best
13‑Month‑Old Mimics Family Curses Without Hearing One
A classic moment often referenced in our family jokes. 13 months old and none of us curse and yet there he is cursing us out like he been here before.
Channel ADHD Impulsivity Into Smarter Decision‑Making
A child psychologist trick: how to turn ADHD kids impulsiveness into better decision-making - step by step
Support Staff Empower Mom, Not Replace Mother‑child Bond
I always find conversations around glorifying the struggle of motherhood and hiring help at home so amusing . I had a full time nanny for all of my childhood . She was there when my mom was pregnant and she...
Kids Reveal How Little Free Time You Actually Have
I had zero idea how much free time I had until I had a kid.
Simplicity Beats Extra Hours: Repeatable Tasks Win
I thought I needed more hours… turns out I needed something simple enough to REPEAT ✨
Questioning Gender Reveal Parties when Preferences Exist
Just a quick question inspired by other posts I’ve seen on here. Why would anyone have a filmed gender reveal & party if they have any preference whatsoever about the sex of their child? I mean, if you’re going to...
Uncelebrated Parents Fear Celebrating Their Children
I don't think we talk enough about how a parent who was never celebrated growing up can find it almost impossible to celebrate their child without it feeling like a threat.
Optimize Fertility: Hormone Health, Testing, and Lifestyle Choices
The new Huberman Lab episode is out: How Women Can Improve Their Fertility & Hormone Health | Dr. Natalie Crawford (@ncrawfordmd) 0:00 Natalie Crawford 2:26 Fertility as a Health Marker, Infertility 5:34 Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormone Replacement Theory 11:01 Sponsors: David & BetterHelp 13:35 Hormone Therapy,...
Baby's Ear Infection Leads to My Worst Sleep Score
Honored to announce that I recorded my lowest sleep score of all time last night (baby, ear infection)
Gut Microbes' Tryptophan Metabolites Crucial for Fetal Survival
Your gut bacteria plays a bigger role in whether a pregnancy survives than anyone realized. A study published in Cell found that maternal gut microbiota produce tryptophan metabolites that help maintain immune tolerance at the placenta. Without them, the immune...
Only-Child Family Navigates Holidays Without Extended Support
i’m an only child my wife is an only child my daughter (5) is an only child she has no brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, or cousins. i’m curious to hear from the other 8 people on earth in this scenario - what do...
Bluey Secretly Teaches Adults to Parent Playfully
No one can convince me that Bluey isn’t actually designed for adults with the sole purpose of teaching us how to be playful, respectful and gentle parents who genuinely enjoy their kids 🤷🏻♀️
Separation Anxiety Often Shows Up Without Tears
Separation anxiety doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes it looks like refusal, stomachaches, irritability, or anger.
AI Empowers Homeschooling Parents to Personalize Early Education
Greatly enjoyed this conversation with @jessegenet on how she’s using AI to help homeschool 4 children under 5! Jesse is an early adopter of so many new tools that can empower homeschooling moms and dads to personalize education for their kids....
Dad's Genes Make Mom Insulin‑resistant to Feed Baby
Your baby uses genes inherited from its father to manipulate your metabolism during pregnancy. The paternal copy of a gene called Igf2 is active in the placenta while the maternal copy is silenced. This gene is one of the signals...
Fertility Thrives when You Slow Down, Not Hustle
One of the hardest conversations we have at Ferta is asking someone to slow down. Most women who come to us are in a rush. They want a protocol, a supplement stack, and a timeline. They want to fix their fertility...
Entrepreneur Moms Can Thrive Without 24/7 Burnout
If you’re a mom tired of the “if you work for yourself you work 24/7” narrative & the “you can only work in stolen moments” narrative, there are better ways to avoid burnout & find your balance. That’s why I’m...
You Don’t Need a Savings Target Before Parenting
The idea that you need to save up a certain amount of money before you have kids is really common. But I think it's wrong. Here's my argument in @voxdotcom (gift link): https://t.co/84sucSibkZ
Silent Toddler Means Trouble: Act Immediately
When my toddler goes completely silent in another room, it is a sign that I must get up immediately. Silence with a toddler almost always means they have found something they should not have. A marker, a toilet, an open...
Free Weekly Guide to Raising Tweens and Teens
Every Monday I send out an “Untangling Family Life” newsletter full of practical guidance on raising tweens and teens. Click here to read today’s newsletter and, if you like what you see, subscribe for free: https://t.co/Zn6McyVilu https://t.co/UBay9dcUED
Teen Clinginess Often Signals Underlying Anxiety, Not Rebellion
Your teen's clinginess might be anxiety. They might be feeling... Insecure Unsure Self-conscious Judged They might need your proximity to feel safe.
Eldest Daughter: Overworked, Underappreciated Like a Star Employee
Bring an eldest daughter is basically being the employee that’s way too good at your own job, so much so that management keeps adding more to your plate. Oh and no one’s thanking you either
Yoga Restores Calm and Self for Busy Moms
I didn’t start yoga for fitness.I started because my mind felt heavy… my body felt tired… and I needed something for me. After becoming a mom, everything was about the baby. Somewhere… I lost my routine. Yoga slowly brought me back. Not in one day. Not perfectly. But little...
Your Mom Journey Follows Its Own Timeline
After becoming a mom… Life feels different. Career break? Financial independence? Restarting again? It’s confusing sometimes. Some moms pause. Some work. Some start fresh. All of it is okay. You’re not behind. Just on your own timeline 🤍 Let’s connect 🌿 @thenurturemoms
Skin-to-Skin Contact Boosts Newborn Breastfeeding Success
Skin-to-skin after birth is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to support a newborn. The evidence shows it can help with: • Better breastfeeding success.
Kids Fiercely Defend Ponyo's True Identity
my daughter gets SO mad when anyone calls Ponyo a goldfish. god help you if you call Ponyo a goldfish.
Parenting: Night Crying vs Early Morning Wake‑Ups
Would you rather get up every time your baby cries in the night or wake up extremely early with them every morning?
Give Kids Roots and Wings: 3 Creative Boosts
"There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots, the other, wings." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe See my article with Anthony Brandt on 3 ways to help any kid...
Kindergarten Prep Leaves Parents Overwhelmed and Emotional
My husband and I went through my sons kindergarten information and I’m already crying lol I’m gonna be a mess in August