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KeaBabies Perspective of fathers on motherhood

A Father's View on Motherhood

I decided to come up with a few questions to ask my partner, Cheeno. He's the kind of person who quietly observes life and notices the many peculiarities of people....

A Father's View on Motherhood

I decided to come up with a few questions to ask my partner, Cheeno. He's the kind of person who quietly observes life and notices the many peculiarities of people. Here's what we discussed.

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KeaBabies Reasons and challenges in van life

Van Life With A Baby

Thanks to YouTube, when you hear of van life, you most likely conjure up the image of a twentysomething nomadic hipster with a decked out van. Thanks to the news,...

Van Life With A Baby

Thanks to YouTube, when you hear of van life, you most likely conjure up the image of a twentysomething nomadic hipster with a decked out van. Thanks to the news, you might conversely envision someone who hit hard times and consequently had to live in their tiny two-door vehicle. My family is neither.

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Tips For Avoiding Plunging Into “Mommy Burnout”

Tips For Avoiding Plunging Into “Mommy Burnout”

Life looks a lot different for moms everywhere these days. Read on to find out some of our best tips for avoiding burnout as a parent!

Tips For Avoiding Plunging Into “Mommy Burnout”

Life looks a lot different for moms everywhere these days. Read on to find out some of our best tips for avoiding burnout as a parent!

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pregnancy

Why C-Sections Are Stigmatized As The “Wrong” R...

Did you know that almost 1 in 3 births in the U.S. happens via C-section? Despite this growing figure, many women still report facing unnecessary pressure and judgment surrounding this...

Why C-Sections Are Stigmatized As The “Wrong” Route To Motherhood

Did you know that almost 1 in 3 births in the U.S. happens via C-section? Despite this growing figure, many women still report facing unnecessary pressure and judgment surrounding this surgical procedure meant to bring babies safely into the world.

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KeaBabies Diaper Cloth

Eco-Friendly Diapering

Babies go through thousands of disposable diapers per year. If you use cloth diapers or are interested in them, please read my cloth diaper basics article. 

Eco-Friendly Diapering

Babies go through thousands of disposable diapers per year. If you use cloth diapers or are interested in them, please read my cloth diaper basics article. 
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KeaBabies Ecobum reusable diaper cloth

Eco Bum: Cloth Diapering Basics

There's plenty of information out there filled with guilt-inducing statistics, but this will just give you a straight idea of where you can start. 

Eco Bum: Cloth Diapering Basics

There's plenty of information out there filled with guilt-inducing statistics, but this will just give you a straight idea of where you can start. 
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KeaBabies Recycling materials for engaging crafts

Craft Time! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Edition

You'll be surprised how much more trash you make once your family starts to grow. As parents of a future generation, we all want to do our part to help preserve...

Craft Time! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Edition

You'll be surprised how much more trash you make once your family starts to grow. As parents of a future generation, we all want to do our part to help preserve the environment in one way or another. 
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Motherhood advice during first pregnancy

5 things I Wish Someone Had Told Me During My F...

If you are expecting for the first time, congratulations! You are about to embark on an adventure like no other, with too many feelings to describe. Here's everything you need to...

5 things I Wish Someone Had Told Me During My First Pregnancy

If you are expecting for the first time, congratulations! You are about to embark on an adventure like no other, with too many feelings to describe. Here's everything you need to be an amazing mother inside of you.
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Things that Moms do Differently

Things that alternative moms do

Everyone fits into stereotypes sometimes, but no one fits into one completely or always. Moms are no exception. Here are a few things we moms are doing differently.

Things that alternative moms do

Everyone fits into stereotypes sometimes, but no one fits into one completely or always. Moms are no exception. Here are a few things we moms are doing differently.
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Surprising behaviors of Babies while nursing or breastfeeding

Why Do Babies Hit While Nursing?

Do you find your baby’s arms flail around during nursing sessions, smacking you in the chest? Many forms of fidgeting, wiggling, pinching, and hitting are actually common behaviors infants engage...

Why Do Babies Hit While Nursing?

Do you find your baby’s arms flail around during nursing sessions, smacking you in the chest? Many forms of fidgeting, wiggling, pinching, and hitting are actually common behaviors infants engage in during nursing sessions. Read on to find out why!

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Benefits of Social Isolation in Baby's Developmental stage

How To Make The Most Of Social Isolation

The experts agree that the best way to combat the spread of COVID-19 is through social distancing - but how exactly does that impact an infant’s social and emotional development?...

How To Make The Most Of Social Isolation

The experts agree that the best way to combat the spread of COVID-19 is through social distancing - but how exactly does that impact an infant’s social and emotional development?
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Toddler Painting activity for Deep development and expression

Why your Baby NEEDS to Paint

Did you know that between the ages of 0-3, your baby's brain is developing more than a million neural connections each second? This period of time is the most rapid...

Why your Baby NEEDS to Paint

Did you know that between the ages of 0-3, your baby's brain is developing more than a million neural connections each second? This period of time is the most rapid time of brain development in a person's whole life.
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