How to Pack a Hospital Bag: A Guide for Expectant Dads
Expectant dads may feel overwhelmed and unsure how best to support their partner in the weeks before labor and delivery. One way to...
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- Jan 12
Parenting Tips for Every Stage of Childhood
Have you recently become a parent for the first time? If so, you might be overwhelmed by all of your new responsibilities. You’re...
- Oct 18, 2021
Excellent Apps to Help First-Time Parents Save Time and Money
At The Nest, we know all too well that while parenting is certainly rewarding, it can also be stressful, exhausting, and expensive....
- Sep 29, 2021
4 Prenatal Care Tips for Expectant Mothers
Motherhood is a beautiful thing, but the journey towards it can be difficult for a lot of women. Fortunately, we have taken huge strides...
- Aug 24, 2021
Encouragement and Support for Mothers Nursing in Public
Have you ever seen a mother nursing her baby in public and wished you had a way to discretely encourage her? Now you'll have a way to do...
- Aug 10, 2021
Helping a Pregnant Friend When You Have to Social-Distance
If you want to provide support to a loved one who is pregnant, doing so can be so very challenging right now. With an emphasis on...
- Aug 3, 2021
3 Ways To Help Your Kids Make Healthy Choices
Raising healthy children in today's world, with busy schedules, fast food, and ever-present internet access, can be a challenge. However,...
- Apr 8, 2021
Learning To Love Your Post-Baby Boobs
Getting pregnant and having a child will inevitably change your breasts. Learning to love your post-baby boobs isn’t always the easiest...
- Feb 1, 2021
Healthy Habits for Kids and Teens: Tips for Parents
Healthy kids are happy kids, and when you teach them how to care for their bodies and minds at a young age, those lessons will stick with...
- Dec 7, 2020
Breastfeeding Self-Care Tips for New Moms
The staff at The Nest understands that learning to breastfeed can be one of the many challenges of the postpartum period. Regardless of...
- Jun 4, 2020
Stay-Home Summer Bucket List
Mom of 6 here. Every year I put together a "bucket list" of fun things for my kids to do during the summer. It's usually a good mix of...
- Aug 7, 2019
How to Settle New-Mom Anxiety and Prepare Your Life for a Baby
Becoming a first-time parent is exciting and surreal, but it can also be a little scary. There’s just so much to do before your little...
- May 29, 2019
How to Care for Your New Baby Without Forgetting Self-Care for You
If you are a new parent, your little bundle can bring you so much joy. But caring for your little one can also bring you a lot of stress....
- May 1, 2019
Preparing For Pregnancy: How To Get Ready For Your Baby On A Budget
Preparing for a new baby is a lot of work, and it can come with quite a bit of stress and anxiety; there’s so much to consider, from...
- Feb 4, 2019
Flying and pumping? Lactation pods to the rescue!
A few weeks ago I visited my sister in Kansas. We hadn't seen each other in about a year and a half so I was excited for the trip, but I...
- Nov 15, 2018
Delicious Lactation Cookies
Planning on baking a smorgasbord of treats for the upcoming holidays? Why not add some lactation cookies into the mix? Even if you're...
- Oct 17, 2018
Fitness is a Family Affair
The benefits of exercise are enjoyed by children as well as adults. Physical activity can help: • Prevent high blood pressure & high...
- Sep 19, 2018
Baby on the Way? Here Are 3 Financial Steps You Need to Take Now
From the hospital bill to the mountain of diapers, babies come with a lot of expenses. However, the cost of raising a child goes beyond...
- Aug 23, 2018
Preparing for Motherhood: Getting Ready For A New Life
Motherhood is a unique experience, an adventure that is equal parts drudgery and exaltation. The hours are long and the pay is terrible, but
- Apr 14, 2017
Chocolate Almond Stacks - A Healthy Alternative to Your Craving for Sweets!
Our new nutrition instructor, Kay Kasser of Alive Culinary Coaching, brought the most delicious snacks to our Prenatal Nutrition Class this