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Benefits of Infant Massage for Babies and Parents
Why should I learn to massage my baby? Your newborn is here, and you want to give your baby the best start in life. After all, we all want a happy, healthy, and smart baby. Research from reliable medical sources tells us that the practice of Infant Massage benefits...
Chicago Local Getaways our 7 Favorite Family Friendly Beaches
Chicago Local Getaways Our 7 Favorite Family Friendly Beaches Glencoe Beach (pictured above) Are you in the mood for day trippn'. This beach is very easy to get to from the city. It's the same beach from Ferris Buller's Day off and we all...
Cure Morning Sickness with the Power of Whole Foods
You can cure morning sickness with one important thing! Protein, Protein, Protein… The MOST important thing to remember when trying to prevent nausea during pregnancy is to keep blood sugar at a constant level. Never let it drop. Eating protein filled snacks and meals...
Top Five Ways your Postpartum Doula can Make your Life Easier
The new trend of hiring a postpartum doula or "night nurse" has really caught on, especially in bigger cities. People need help when welcoming a new baby into their home and families and relatives often are spread out or spread thin. No we are not just for women...
Benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal exercise
There are many benefits of prenatal and postnatal exercise. We all know exercise is important in our everyday lives. It can become even more important while you are pregnant. The added strain on your body physically and mentally during pregnancy can be like preparing...
Enjoying Rainy Days with your Family this Spring
It is not always easy to enjoy rainy days with your family in Chicago. We survived the winter and the weather is finally warming up. Everyone is excited to be outside and more active. Unfortunately, we can also expect lots of rain over the next three months. Luckily,...
Hotspots in Chicago and suburbs for Prenatal and Postnatal fitness classes
In Chicago we have many choices for prenatal and postnatal fitness classes. We have asked our community, researched and compiled a list of wonderful classes that will keep you healthy and strong in pregnancy and after baby. One perk that is often over looked is the...
Five Discussions You MUST Have to Keep a Healthy Marriage After Having a Baby
A new baby is joining the family, whether this is your first or 5th, everything is changing; the way you look, your energy, the time you have for yourself and each other. Taking time before baby comes to chat with your partner on these 5 topics can help to keep the...
The Real Importance of Breathing and Posture
A breath seems like a simple thing. We inhale and exhale without even thinking about it. Our breath keeps everything functioning in out body. As I run around during the day working, running errands, cooking dinner I don’t stop to think about my breath. It just...