Category Archive

babies

Raising babies in a two religion household

So I’ve done it. I’ve outed myself as a Jew with baptized children.

Can babies tell right from wrong?

The Infant Cognition Center at Yale University is attempting to uncover whether or not babies can tell right from wrong.

A birch tree nursery–with a twist

We live in a mid-century modern house that backs to trees, so we wanted the room to be modern and reflect the natural landscape outside. We also needed it to be gender-neutral, as we declined to learn the sex of the baby, and would like to use the room as-is for any future babies. We […]

How to make your own nursing necklace (with video!)

I’ve seen Booby Beads and nursing necklaces for sale for as much as 20 dollars. Luckily, they are easy to make, even for the chronically craft-impaired–like me.

How I turned an IKEA changing table into a co-sleeper

Turning an IKEA Snigler changing table into the perfect co-sleeper for a low platform bed.

20 kid-lit books off the beaten path

Not all kids books are created equal. Kids aren’t stupid – they’re just, well, young. They need good literature too!

What I learned from my daughter’s helmet

When our daughter, Ruby (the most beautiful baby in the whole world) was about 4 months old I noticed something wasn’t quite right.

A dad that is in touch with his inner princess

As tough as he may seem, he is not afraid to release his inner princess.