Your baby does something hilarious and you start to laugh. But wait – did a little pee just come out? And is that … normal?  If you’re experiencing issues with leaking or bladder control in general as a postpartum mom, you are not alone. What causes this? Is it common? What type of help is available to you?

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Many experts say it’s best to follow your baby’s hunger cues rather than adhere to a strict feeding schedule — especially in the newborn stage. This is often called "on demand" or "responsive feeding," and you can do it whether you breastfeed or feed your baby through a bottle. What are typical cues moms should be aware of? What does responsive feeding look like after a baby starts eating solids? And why do some moms choose to continue responsive feeding into toddlerhood?

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Once your baby is mobile, it can be a lot harder to check things off your to-do list for the day because you feel like you can’t take your eyes off of them. A lot of parents use screen time. And hey – to each her own. But if you’re looking for some alternatives to screen time to keep your kids entertained, engaged, and educated, we’ve got some great information for you on today’s episode.

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If you and your partner come from different faith backgrounds, you may be wondering how you’re going to raise your baby when it comes to religion. Will you incorporate both faiths into family traditions, or will you favor one over the other? How will you tackle some of the more difficult religious differences that may arise? And what should you be discussing with your partner while your kid is still young?

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Being a career woman looks different after becoming a mom. Whatever your work life looks like these days, you can still have a beautiful bond and connection with your baby even when you’re separated for most of the day. How can you make the most of your time together? And how can you enlist the help of child care providers in this area?

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Being a stay-at-home mom can be so rewarding. But it can also be the most challenging job of your life. A group of moms share their struggles, how they’ve pushed through and how you can thrive – not just survive – in your new role as a stay-at-home mom.

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Chances are you could use a little more sleep these days. You may have heard of the “dream feed,” a tactic many parents use to extend their baby’s long stretch of sleep. But what is it, exactly? How do you do it? And when should you stop?

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Even the best relationships between adult children and their parents can get complicated once grandkids come along. On one hand, you may feel like you can relate to your parents like never before. But you may also find yourself fielding unsolicited advice or disagreeing on things like sleep training tactics or feeding methods. What does it look like to set boundaries with your parents when it comes to your baby? And how can we foster a great relationship between our parents and our kids?

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It'll be a while before your baby heads off to college, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start saving for their education. What are the different types of education savings plans? How much should you save each month? And what are the benefits to starting early?

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Long before babies can talk, they’re cooing, crying and finding other ways to communicate what they need. Do all babies communicate the same way? How can parents use everyday communication experiences to bond? And how much does the way we communicate with our babies impact them later in life?

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