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Money When It’s Tight: A Mom-to-Mom Guide (feat. Dr. King McCray) If you’re juggling groceries, growing kids, and a stack of bills that don’t care how tired you are, I…

Feeling Puffy, Sluggish, or Stressed? Your Lymphatic System Might Be the Missing Link—For Moms, Dads, and Kids Alike

Feeling Puffy, Sluggish, or Stressed? Your Lymphatic System Might Be the Missing Link—For Moms, Dads, and Kids AlikeWhen a ParentPorch community member asked Dr. Ubong whether she should add lymphatic…

Balancing Motherhood and Career in Spaces That Weren’t Built for Us

Balancing Motherhood and Career in Spaces That Weren’t Built for Us I’ve been reflecting on what it means to show up as both a professional and a mom. In my own…

A Complete Guide On How to Bottle Feed A Newborn: Best Tips To Follow | Parent Porch
A Complete Guide On How to Bottle Feed A Newborn: Best Tips To Follow

Becoming a mom is a big change, filled with joyful moments and some challenges. One common challenge is figuring out how to bottle feed a newborn, making sure they get…

Can You Have Sex While Pregnant? An Honest Discussion | Parent Porch
Can You Have Sex While Pregnant? An Honest Discussion

Key Takeaways For most low-risk pregnancies, sex is safe and doesn’t harm the baby.Many pregnant women seek more education on sex during pregnancy, highlighting the importance of proactive guidance from…

Parenting Stress Index: A Parent's Guide to Stress Management & Mental Health | Parent Porch
Parenting Stress Index: A Parent’s Guide to Stress Management & Mental Health

Modern parenting, albeit rewarding, truly comes with its own unique stressors. And in the light of parent nowadays struggling with their mental health comes the Parenting Stress Index (PSI). It’s…

6 Best Baby Shoes on Amazon to Consider | Parent Porch
Overwhelmed by Options? 6 Best Baby Shoes on Amazon to Consider

As a mom, I know finding the perfect baby shoes can be as wobbly as those first steps! It's a mix of excitement and confusion - you want to protect…

What Size is a Preschool Backpack? Answered! (+10 Top Picks) | ParentPorch
What Size is a Preschool Backpack? Answered! (+10 Top Picks)

What size is a preschool backpack? What are the dimensions of toddler backpacks? How much weight can a preschool backpack hold? These are all questions that parents have when they…

Bottle Aversion: 8 Helpful Tips When Baby Won't Take Bottle | Parent Porch
Bottle Aversion: 8 Helpful Tips When Baby Won’t Take Bottle

Bottle feeding can sometimes be a challenging experience for both parents and babies, particularly when an infant refuses the bottle despite showing signs of hunger. This phenomenon, known as bottle…

Is Liquid IV Safe For Pregnancy
Is Liquid IV Safe For Pregnancy? Everything You Need to Know

Most women don’t know if Liquid IV is safe for pregnancy or not. It can be really hard to figure out what you’re allowed to do when you’re pregnant, especially…