Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog
Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog

What Is Baby Formula Made Of? A Parent's Ingredient Guide
Baby formula is made of a milk base, most often cow’s milk, plus added fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients chosen to bring it closer to breastmilk.* The cow’s milk gets modified first, because on its own it is too hard for a newborn to digest. And every formula sold in the US has to […]
21 Jul 2026
11 min read

7 Productive Things To Do While Breastfeeding
Stuck under a cluster feeding baby or breast pump today? Multitasking is the way to go! Here are seven things you can do right from your living room to squeeze more time and productivity from your day. Order Groceries Services like Amazon Fresh allow you to shop online, then have groceries delivered right to your door. There’s […]
18 Jul 2018
3 min read

4 Tips for Summer Road Trips with Kids
“I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me” –Walt Whitman Ah, summer. The sense of openness is palpable this time of year… open spaces, open calendars, and open roads practically begging to appease your wanderlust. A family road trip is the ultimate summer reset because it gives us permission to hit […]
12 Jul 2018
5 min read

How To Help Your Child Bond with the New Baby
In about a month, we’re bringing home a new baby. I’m thrilled to have another child and can’t wait to see my kids interact with him. But I know from past experience that adding a new baby to the family is a big change and requires a lot of patience and empathy. Oftentimes, older kids […]
6 Jul 2018
3 min read

Get Festive with Kids on the 4th of July
Happy Independence Day! This year, the 4th of July falls on Wednesday, and we personally love the idea of a midweek pause to celebrate all things patriotic. Family, friends, and fireworks = FUN with a capital F! But before you go out and watch the sparklers fly, here are some easy tips for maximizing the […]
5 Jul 2018
3 min read
Fun Bath Toys Perfect for Outdoor Play
Summer is officially upon us, and regardless of where you live, that means lighter and sunnier days ahead. Nothing says childhood or triggers fond memories quite like a carefree alfresco afternoon. Sometimes, all they need is bare feet on cool grass and a popsicle to have the best day ever. But what do you do […]
28 Jun 2018
4 min read

How to Make Cherry Berry Frozen Yogurt at Home with a Blender
Hi Munchkin Blog readers! It’s @lunchesandlttles here, and can you believe it’s finally officially summer? We are so excited for all that summer brings… Cookouts, swimming, frozen treats, later nights, family travels… And oh, did I mention – frozen treats? Ha. It’s true; we love delicious frozen treats around here; ice pops, ice cream, frozen […]
26 Jun 2018
4 min read