Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog
Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog
Feeding Schedule With Solids and Formula: Bottle Guide
Balancing bottles and solid foods does not require a strict timetable. A feeding schedule with solids and formula should gradually add meals around your baby’s usual milk feeds. Breastmilk or infant formula remains your baby’s primary source of nutrition throughout the first year, while solid foods provide additional nutrients and help build eating skills. Most […]
4 Aug 2026
14 min read
More Women Are Talking About Postpartum Depression, And That’s a Good Thing
5 years ago, when my daughter Harper was born, I had heard a lot about postpartum depression (PPD). I thought I knew everything there was to know–and because the crushing weight of depression wasn’t exactly what I was feeling as I slogged through the weight of my big, big emotions every day. I didn’t ever […]
16 Mar 2018
2 min read
How to Make Ponderosa Lemonade with Your Kids
February in California sometimes feels like summer is just days away, and this past week was one of those weeks. The sandals came out of hibernation, the hanging chairs on the front porch got sat on for the first time in a few months, and Edie and Dot begged for ponderosa lemonade. One of the […]
21 Feb 2018
4 min read
17 Acts of Kindness You Can Do With Your Kids
It’s National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Today is the perfect day to pick something nice to do and teach your littles that even the smallest gesture can make the biggest impact. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite acts of kindness that your kids can join in on. Plant a community garden filled with […]
17 Feb 2018
1 min read
Valentine's Day Coloring Page
Happy Valentine’s Day! Start by celebrating this love-filled holiday by decorating one of our printable heart-shaped coloring pages! Fun for any age, this is a craft that toddlers and bigger kids can enjoy. Download Here: Heart Coloring Page A few supplies we suggest you use to decorate are: Glitter Pom Poms Sequins Stickers Markers or […]
13 Feb 2018
1 min read
The 5 Real Stages of Breastfeeding
The “Will It Be This Hard Forever?” Stage In the beginning, it’s SO difficult because both you and baby are learning how to breastfeed. This may feel like the longest stage of breastfeeding for you. You probably don’t know what to expect, and neither does baby. Baby doesn’t have the neck support it takes to make her way […]
6 Feb 2018
3 min read
4 Words of Wisdom for New Parents
It’s been said that when you have kids, everything changes. Before I had kids, this statement didn’t fully register with me. I mean, of course, things will change, they always do. What I didn’t realize was that having kids wouldn’t just change my circumstances and environment, it would change my entire being, forever. The person […]
1 Feb 2018
5 min read