Do you remember
the first time when your baby spat out milk or the moment your baby's umbilical
stump fell off? Even though there is not much to be worried of, first-time
parents would still most likely get nervous in situations that they haven’t experienced before. Some of them may immediately look up on the
internet to know if there is something wrong with their baby, only to find out
that other parents reacted worse than they did.
Parenting blogs
and websites have been very helpful for new moms and dads as they are able to
get valuable insights from the experts for free. Reading stories and sharing
their experiences with other people can also help hands-on parents relieve
stress during their free time. Parenting is definitely very challenging but the
memorable experiences and endless joy that you get more than pays off for the
work and effort that you have put in.
Whether you are
looking for new baby care tips or for ways to deal with your teenage children,
reading parenting blogs can surely help you a lot. Experience is still the best
teacher but having a couple of tricks up your sleeve can go a long way. To
guide you in your parenting journey, here are 5 parenting blogs that are not
only helpful but are also fun to read.
1. The Toddle
“The Toddle” is an amazing blog that features expertly made guides to assist parents
from the early stages of a mother’s pregnancy to raising their children
during their formative years. Aside from great parenting tips, it is also a
one-stop blog for taking care of your children’s health and wellness, nutrition, and
proper sleep. “The Toddle” also features reviews of various gear and fun activities for your
children.
2. Scary Mommy
“Scary Mommy” originally started out in 2008 as an online baby diary of a full-time
mom where she wrote down her daily experiences with her children. Since then,
the blog grew into an interactive community of millions of parents from around
the world. It features guides to pregnancy, amazing video content, parenting
and living tips, news articles, and much more from hundreds of professional
contributors.
3. Mothering.com
For moms, and
also dads, who are interested in natural and eco-friendly living, “Mothering.com” is the perfect blog that you will
surely enjoy. It features guides to breastfeeding and birth choices for mothers
as well as expert tips on green nutrition, attachment parenting, alternative
education, and gentle discipline techniques.
4. Family Focus Blog
“Family Focus Blog” is also one of the best parenting resources online. It features fun and
valuable information not only about parenting, but also on home decoration,
family travel, family nutrition, and different activities that will strengthen
your bond with your children.
5. A Day in the Life Dad
Although not as
common as mom blogs, there are also some great blogs that are specifically
tailored for hands-on dads. “A Day in the Life Dad” is an interesting collection of fun parenting stories and fashion tips
for modern dads who want to stay updated with the current trends. It also
features travel diaries and reviews of various products and children’s books.
*This is a pre-written/guest post.
