Modern Parents Guide & Tips | KeaBabies Blog

A new baby, another experience, and life seems to be so different now. There will be surprises and unexpected twists. You’ll come to see that what worked for others may not work for you. So, to prepare for this exciting journey of parenting, we have a checklist of the basics for a newborn! Consider this your guide. 

As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 continues to fall, and more people have access to adequate healthcare and the vaccine, it might be time for your family to resume many of the activities that have been put on hold for the past year. Bridging the transition from home life to social activities will be an adjustment for everyone, but it might be a particularly challenging one for kids.

We all have to deal with some level of accepting advice about parenting we can't take due to various reasons. Our society tethers often between polarities when it comes to certain parenting choices.

You make it hard to have a child. You show up with all these preconceived notions at every angle of the process. I'm simply confused, society. What do you want from us as parents?

It’s not just you being sentimental about passing time - your baby is actually going through many, many growth spurts over the first several years of life! During the first year of your baby’s life, he’ll grow like a weed right before your eyes.

Initially, it can be a bit overwhelming to care for more than one child together. However, with some planning and help, you can deal with it in a very effective way.

It has been a tough year for children who have been sheltered at home due to the pandemic. As the weather warms up and COVID numbers decline, now might be a good time to begin safely socializing with friends again!

Many babies and young children suck their thumbs, it’s a reflex that begins even in the womb. Thankfully, most children eventually outgrow the habit - but for some, it lingers, and it can cause problems over time.

"I could not wait for you to be born, but when you were born, I could not wait for you to crawl. Then I looked ahead in haste for when you would walk, talk, and be more independent."

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed family life for everyone. With all the changes happening in society, it’s understandable that both you and your children are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety and apprehension these days.

This year has presented a number of challenges for school-aged children across the country. As we approach the end of this tumultuous school year, parents can help their children finish strong by instilling a positive connection to school. 

The pandemic doesn’t have to mean a halt to your child’s learning - there are many great ways you can encourage your child to have meaningful, educational experiences without the use of a screen.