Archive for the ‘New Parents’ Category

Tips for Finding a Playgroup

May 2nd 2008 by Dr.MOZ in Tech and Web, New Parents 3

Dear Dr.MOZ,
I was wondering if or a reader had any suggestions for finding playgroups. We don’t have any young children in our neighborhood, but I know they must be out there somewhere. How do new parents usually do it?
Thanks,
Ann

The Baby Café: Global Breastfeeding Centers

March 18th 2008 by Dr.MOZ in breastfeeding, Family Health, New Parents 1

Many of you may already know about The Baby Cafe (especially those of you in England), but did you know that they were springing up in other countries as well? The Baby Cafe started as small drop-in cafe in the U.K. in 2005 where new and soon-to-be mothers could meet in a relaxed atmosphere […]

GoodFather Fridays: Brand New Daddy Gallery

February 15th 2008 by Dr.MOZ in New Parents, GoodFather Fridays 1

Today’s GoodFather Friday is dedicated to all men that will become brand new dads this weekend. (more new daddy shots on Flickr’s gallery) Welcome to the daddy club GoodFathers!
Your favorite family man,
The GoodFather
(meet the GoodFather at DrMOZ.com)

The Business of Being Born - Share Your Review with Dr.MOZ!

January 23rd 2008 by Dr.MOZ in Movies and Media, Pregnancy, New Parents 4

A large number of Dear Dr.MOZ readers are soon-to-be parents and many others are actively involved in educating parents (doulas, midwives, this means you), so I thought I’d remind everyone to keep an eye open for The Business of Being Born (view movie trailer) . Directed by Abby Epstein and produced by Ricki Lake, this […]

Preparing the Older Child for the New Sibling (Part 1)

January 11th 2008 by Dr.MOZ in Sibling Issues, New Parents, GoodFather Fridays 1

Dear Dr.MOZ,
We just had our second child (baby girl) and was curious to know if the GoodFather had any advice for the new “big sister”. She is two years old and we would like to know what we could do to continue to make her feel special with so much attention being given to the […]

Pupsik Studio: Stylish New Baby Pouch Carriers & Nursing Ponchos!

January 4th 2008 by Dr.MOZ in Baby Shower Gifts, Baby Carriers, New Parents 8

I was making my rounds through some of my favorite baby blogs during lunch today and I made a great discovery at the Pupsik blog. Su Ling (blogger and mom of baby Vera) launched the Pupsik Studio which makes baby pouch carriers and nursing ponchos! In addition to offering stylish new baby carriers, they also […]

Baby Pictures: Movies for Parents

October 31st 2007 by Dr.MOZ in New Parents 2

I’m always up for promoting a service that helps new parents avoid the dreaded “stink eye” commonly given by those without babies (and baby gear) in tow. One such service “Baby Pictures” was recently brought to our attention by our Red Sox-loving bloggers the Boston Mamas. Movie theatres participating in the Baby Pictures program provide […]

Tips to Help Soothe a Baby with Colic

October 12th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Colic, New Parents, GoodFather Fridays 3

Dear Dr.MOZ and GoodFather,
I have one word for you, and that word is “colic”. Our doctor tells us that our baby girl is healthy, and we’ll just have to try and make her as comfortable as possible until she (we) get through it.
Anything you might have in the GoodFather’s bag of tricks would […]

Yo Daddio, Been on a Babymoon?

September 27th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Fatherhood, New Parents 0

If you are a dad that has recently complained about parenting magazines leaving dads out, this is your chance to make print. Parents magazine is looking for a few dads who have a “babymoon” experience to share. If you have one, it could land you in Parents magazine!
In the off chance you haven’t heard of […]