Parent Savers: Empowering New Parents

Baby's discomfort from colic gas or reflux can be devastating for the entire family. After all, no one wants to watch as their newborn suffers from tummy pain. You feel completely helpless as you wait for your child to outgrow it. But, what exactly is colic? Can it be cured? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parents everywhere seek an emotional bond with their babies. For some, that bond is created through responsive parenting and physical contact, also known as attachment parenting. So, how exactly does attachment parenting work? What are the main principles? And how do you prevent your kids from becoming too attached in the future?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another baby is on the way. How do you and your other children prepare for this emotionally? How involved should kids be in the planning and prep for the new baby? And for those of you who aren't yet pregnant again, what are some factors to consider when it to spacing between your kids? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most couples, marital satisfaction plummets after couples bring home a baby. Sleepless nights and fights over whose turn it is to change diapers can leach the fun out of a relationship. The absence of downtime and the inability to remember niceties causes unforeseen stress and negative feelings. What are the most common ways children impact our marriages? And how can we lessen the impact of all this child chaos and the effect it has on our relationship with our spouse? Today we’re discussing the secrets to successfully navigating these stormy waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like it or not, technology is part of our everyday lives, which means our kids are exposed to it too. Is this really a bad thing? If done in moderation, can these electronic games, toys and tablets actually make our kids smarter? Today we'll break down common fears many parents face and we'll look at new research that suggests this type of learning is more helpful than harmful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices