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Fast Company’s article “The Post-Bedtime Ritual of Successful Working Parents” really hit home for me. It calls what we do the “split shift,” where you leave work to take care of family and pick up where you left off...
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Parenting
Between the increase in flex-time at companies and a surge in the number of newly unemployed people setting themselves up as independent contractors, it’s never been easier to work from home. This can be especially appealing for parents, who are...
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Parenting
The millennial generation (those born between 1980 and the mid-2000s) face more economic challenges than parents even 10 or 20 years ago, according to an April 2015 research study released by the research firm Young Invincibles. The report, titled...
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The age-old division of labor based on gender is now obsolete. Now, more than ever, there are more stay-at-home dads, working mothers, and both parents working full-time. This can create a sticky situation between couples when it comes to divvying...
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To apologize for the two tearjerkers I just had to include, I present to you lots of laughs. 1. Couple uses #ShareACoke to announce their pregnancy This creative pregnancy announcement is probably the best thing to come out of the #ShareACoke...
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Pregnancy
Once you get a positive pregnancy test, you will probably start wondering how your new baby is going to affect all the aspects of your life. For women who work outside the home, many start to think about when to tell their bosses they are pregnant...
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Parenting
Summer is supposed to be a laid back time full of relaxation and play. Kids are home with more time on their hands, you may have travel plans, and the typical schedule is completely out the window. Kids are more relaxed; however, parents tend to be...
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My newborn often cries very hard for 20-30 min at a time. I have heard that many times parents think their newborn has gas but they just aren’t using soothing techniques correctly. However, I feel like I have tried all methods swaddling,...
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Many parents believe that if they have it covered raising one child, the next ones will be just a breeze. There are many factors to having a second child, and the first one is the amount of years in between each sibling. Having a self-sufficient...
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Parenting
Forgotten Baby Syndrome (FBS) is a term most parents have hopefully never heard. It refers to accidentally leaving a baby or young child in a locked car, often with tragic results. Unfortunately, each year in the US, families experience FBS when...
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The last six months have been difficult, sometimes nearly impossible to navigate. From pregnancy through the school years, parents have been forced into major changes that as recent as the new year we would have never deemed possible. We have asked...
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I was raised on beef and potatoes. My kids have seen quite a bit of bacon and ham in their lifetimes, and steak is always requested on birthdays. In fact, my crew would pipe in and tell you bacon is one of their favorite foods. And my husband has a...
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Did you know that a newborn uses upwards of 20 diapers a day in the first couple of weeks of life? Today’s parents are fortunate in that there are so many options on the market, from cloth to disposable or a combination of the two. If a child...
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Parenting
There’s no question parenting roles are changing—but just how far we’ve come in the last few decades might be surprising. For a recent study, the Pew Research Center examined data from 1965 to 2011 collected as part of the American Time Use Survey...
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Parenting
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If you’ve ever wondered whether your child and your dog were co-conspirators or felt awkward holding someone else’s newborn, you’ve come to the right place. 1. Dog teaches baby how to crawl The phrase “partner in crime” was made for...
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Parenting
“Good job!” “You’re the best!” Listen to any parent for a while—or even yourself—and you’re likely to hear one of these phrases. Modern parenting is strongly tilted toward positive reinforcement as parents seek to build up their child’s confidence....
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Parenting
For years, parents have debated what seems like a simple enough question: is daycare bad for kids? Although social scientists have repeatedly studied this topic, there still isn’t a definitive answer. According to a research review in the...
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I was able to stay home with my oldest for one year but, then the next 5 years I was mostly gone working. Now that I have number two I realize how important it is that I am there for them. I regret missing so much of my first sons life but, my not...
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I was able to stay home with my oldest for one year but, then the next 5 years I was mostly gone working. Now that I have number two I realize how important it is that I am there for them. I regret missing so much of my first sons life but, my not...
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She raises two young sons, works as a laborist in Portland, Oregon, and somehow manages to contribute to Bundoo on a weekly basis. Dr. Jen Lincoln, a Bundoo OB/GYN, works. A lot. After graduating from the Tulane University School of Medicine in New...
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Sometimes babies need a little rap music to cheer them up. And sometimes I need to include a throwback Golden Girls meme. Anything goes this week! 1. Baby loves 2chainz Sometimes it’s a mama’s arms that soothe baby, but sometimes it’s a little rap...
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As Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Winans prepares for the arrival of her baby, she has decided to hand the ranks off to me, your substitute parenting memes teacher. With mentions of Benedict Cumberbatch and watching Dax Shepard explain his...
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Lots of funny with sprinkles of serious in parenting this week. We have memes and aww-inducing videos, and then we have the vaccination debate and… Gwyneth. 1. Dad steals the ‘Let it Go’ show Proves that “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em”...
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Advice for delivery from Bill Murray? A list of toddler struggles that will make you laugh but will also help you sympathize with their frustration? It’s a crazy week in parenting this week. 1. How dads bathe babies This mom caught her husband at...
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Along with being a Bundoo Pediatrician, Dr. Justin Morgan is a full-time pediatric hospitalist in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduating from Georgetown College in Kentucky, Morgan received his medical degree from the University of Louisville...
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Parenting
A fine line exists between being too strict and too spoiled, and finding a happy middle ground is something parents have to constantly balance. Even if you do not mean to spoil your child, chances are there are times where you still do. The key is...
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Pregnancy
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Baby
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding exclusively for about the first 6 months of your baby’s life. But what about moms who work? Many women find themselves having to go back to work after just a few months with their...
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Parenting
In today’s world of constant positive reinforcement for kids, it can seem hard to believe that praise can backfire. Numerous studies have found that praising children can have the opposite effect, raising insecure children, dependent on receiving...
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Toddler
In the last few years, a wave of high quality research has come out showing just how profoundly positive exposure to music and music education is for babies and developing brains. Much of this new study has focused on premature babies, especially...
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Baby
After 13 weeks, many moms are beginning to think about a major change in routine: returning to work. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave after the adoption or birth of a child for women and men who work for...
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Baby
At some point, many breastfeeding moms need to introduce a bottle so their baby can feed at times when breastfeeding isn’t possible. For some, it’s returning to work that makes this necessary; for others, it is because of separations such as...
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Parenting
After 13 weeks, many moms are beginning to think about a major change in routine: returning to work. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave after the adoption or birth of a child for women and men who work for...
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I have to say, I am loving the Internet this week. I’ve laughed a lot (#3 and #6), I’ve said “Amen, sister!” (#2 and #5), and I’ve been moved to tears (#1). Writing this has me in a warm and fuzzy mood today, so consider it my virtual high-five to...
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Happy Valentine’s Day. Since today is all about warm & fuzzy, I give to you… no tearjerkers this week, and this poem (you’re welcome): Roses are red Violets are blue When parenting gets crazy, I head to Bundoo! 1. Honest valentines...
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Pediatricians are not generally known for being outspoken politically. For the most part, our work focuses on children locally and child wellness and safety globally more than on federal policy. According to the American Board of Pediatrics, the...
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Hilarious dance moves are all the rage this week, and I still can’t stop laughing. 1. Daddy, daughter dance to ‘Shake it Off’ Beginning at around 0:43, I started cracking up and haven’t stopped. What can I say? I dig their moves. Thanks to Shelley...
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Busy making meal plans and grocery lists and worrying about whether your crazy Uncle Ed will behave at this year’s family Thanksgiving? Take a deep breath and have a few laughs. 1. ‘All About That Baste’ Parody The creators of...
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If you can get your child to sleep on command, I salute you. But for the rest of the population, we’ve found a handy trick for you. 1. Your eyes are getting heavy… Parents are fully aware of the sleep struggles babies have. But struggle...
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My kids started cooking in the kitchen at a young age. We spent a lot of time in the kitchen, playing, eating and sometimes even having baths in the sink. On weekends, we cooked as a family, especially breakfast. It has always been important to me...
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We’ve got Taylor Swift stopping babies from crying plus another one who can cry on command! And see how you can officially apply all those Mean Girls quotes to your everyday parent life! Plus so much more in this jam-packed awesome baby...
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Baby
If you are a breastfeeding mom, you may be wondering what rights you have under the law in various situations. Here’s a legal primer on breastfeeding in the United States. Nursing in public —Babies need to eat when they get hungry, and this...
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FULL-STACK WEB DEVELOPER We’re seeking a full-stack developer with both expert knowledge of WordPress and solid front-end skills to help enhance and grow Bundoo. Bundoo.com is hosted on AWS, orchestrated by Scalr, and integrated with Stripe,...
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Pregnancy
The Lamaze method is a popular childbirth approach that teaches expecting parents strategies for handling pain during labor, potentially reducing unnecessary medical intervention. The Lamaze method is America’s oldest, most popular childbirth...
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Baby
Most new moms and pregnant women have heard of low milk supply and have this as one of their top concerns when breastfeeding. However, having the opposite problem — making more milk than your baby needs — can actually cause just as much stress and...
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Baby
Relactation is the practice of stimulating milk production after it’s stopped. This stoppage happens a few days after breastfeeding was discontinued or even a few months. Knowing why a mother might want to do this and how it works can be important...
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Bundoo is dedicated to providing evidence-based information that parents can rely on, as well as an opportunity for parents to interact directly with our Bundoo doctors and healthcare experts and each other. There are several types of content on...
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Baby
“I’m pregnant – What can I do to help my baby grow during pregnancy? When does my baby’s brain begin to develop? Do I need to do anything to help support my baby’s growth?” Find answers to these questions and more, March 9th at 8pm ET, during our...
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This week, New York state governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the country’s most extensive paid family leave policy. The law, once it’s fully enacted in 2021 will allow for a full 12 weeks leave at two-thirds pay as long as an employee has worked...
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Adorably confused babies, babies with mustaches, and moms who just. need. coffee. to survive. I just love it when the Internet is full of gems. 1. A Mom’s Parody to Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” Ever feel so exhausted that you just have to do...
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Toddler
Cereal is a mainstay in the diets of toddlers and preschoolers. But there is a wide variety available, and choosing the right one can be a challenge. So what should you be looking for when it comes to the cereal you buy and feed your child? Rule...
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Health
With all the options available for autism treatment, it can be hard to know where to turn. While there is no proven cure for autism, most experts agree that treatment should start early and should include structured, intensive therapy (25 hours per...
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Toddler
When researching schools for your preschooler or eavesdropping on parents at the playground, you will likely hear about Montessori. But what is the Montessori approach, exactly? The International Montessori Index describes Montessori as “a...