Baby lesson plan ideas

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The Top Baby Names of 2024

Find out which names topped the charts in 2023 and what we predict will be the most popular in 2024!

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The ULTIMATE Baby Registry Checklist

This is the ultimate baby registry checklist filled with our very favorite baby goods that you won't be able to live without!

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Second Trimester of Pregnancy Checklist

Here's our checklist of what you need to think about and do during the second trimester of pregnancy, from books to classes to appointments.

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The ULTIMATE Hospital Bag Checklist

From a doula, here is the ultimate hospital bag checklist that has everything you will need for you, your partner, and baby!

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How To Create YOUR Perfect Birth Plan (Includes Templates!)

Explore the benefits of having a birth plan, learn the steps for writing one, view helpful examples, and download two FREE templates to make your own!

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How to Make a Postpartum Plan (Includes Template!)

Like a birth plan, a postpartum plan is equally as important to parents. But how do you make a postpartum plan? Here's what you need to know.

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15 Things You Should Do for a New Mom

Having helped hundreds of new moms, here's my list of the best things you can do for a new mom and her family.

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Postpartum Essentials for Mom and Baby

Having helped hundreds of moms after birth as a postpartum doula, these are my essentials for mom and baby.

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What to Pack In Your Diaper Bag

As an experienced postpartum doula, I have helped many moms with their babies. I am sharing what to pack in your diaper bag.

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115 Things to Do While Your Child is Still Little

Here's a list of 115 things to do while your child is still little, like splashing in puddles, singing loudly, and baking with them.

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How To Get Toddlers To Listen Without Yelling, Bribing, or Threats

Discover the negative effects of yelling, bribes, and threats on kids and 5 things you can do instead to get your child to listen.

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30 School Lunch Ideas That Are Easy and Healthy

Get 30 school lunch ideas with essential nutrients to focus on to help power your kids through their school day.