Babies

If you are struggling with the formula shortage, I am so sorry. Being a parent is stressful enough without the worry of how you are going to feed your child. I am so sorry this is happening. At the onset of the...

In a country that boasts abundance and excess, we shouldn’t have to be worried about feeding our children. Yet somehow we are here, facing a formula shortage. Here is one Orlando Mom's formula search story... Meet Shannon, a mom of...

Play is the source of endless joy, laughter and excitement for parents and their little ones alike. But it’s also a time where children explore the world around them and learn new skills, which is why playrooms are such...

  Over the past month, I have been exploring and researching meaningful activities to keep my energetic toddler entertained, out of trouble, and away from watching TV all day! I am new to being home with a toddler all day, so...

It has been 2 years since our littlest had lip tie surgery and his 4 front teeth fixed. The experience was traumatic, for me. I was terrified of him being put to sleep for this, but, there was not...

The minute we announce pregnancy, we receive advice. While it is well-meaning, some of these pieces of advice can confusing and some just might not work. I'm just gonna say it: there are sleep truths and there are sleep beliefs....

  Last September, with a pounding heart, I smuggled a mason jar filled with a urine sample into my purse. My husband had just woken up, his eyes swollen from too little sleep and red, from yet another long night...

A few of my closest friends are currently pregnant with their first child (YAY!) and one recently asked me what I love most about being a mom. This is my answer… Take a moment to travel back in time, to...

Being a new mom can get expensive and I have realized that you don’t need half the stuff the baby stores get you to register for when you are pregnant. Some things I have laying around the house actually...

Unconventional is the word I often use to describe my fertility and pregnancy journey. Having been told on more than one occasion that I would never conceive naturally, I was quite surprised when eight pregnancy tests proclaimed me pregnant...

Welcome to "Unlocking the Secrets of Infant Sleep," where I'll share valuable insights and expert advice to help new parents navigate the often elusive world of baby sleep. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I understand the challenges of establishing...

Well, I’ve done it. I’ve survived my first pregnancy. I survived giving birth to my baby girl three weeks before she was due. I’ve survived my first year of parenthood. And I’ve survived being milked by a pump for...

*author's note: "I would like to preface this post with a few thoughts. When these words originally went live on Orlando Mom's Blog, I received a good amount of push back from single moms and those advocating for single moms,...

As kids grow and develop, their motor skills are crucial in shaping their overall physical and cognitive abilities. Motor skills mean coordination and movement control and encompass gross motor skills (large muscle groups) and fine motor skills (precise hand and finger movements.) Engaging...

Hey there, exhausted parents! Welcome to a world where sleepless nights become a thing of the past and mornings are filled with smiles. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I've helped over hundreds of families who were right where you...