I can’t believe in just a few days, 2013 will fade away into a brand new year. I feel like since May (and more specifically, since Judah’s arrival), it’s been full steam ahead here in the Team Zoll household! As new parents, Larry and I have learned a lot over the last 7.5 months with our pretty rad little dude. I’ve been incredibly lucky to be able to write about so much of our parenting experience for Disney Baby.
Here are my 15 best new parent advice posts of 2013 from Disney Baby – enjoy!
- The Parenting Wisdom of Mary Poppins
Even 50 years later, Mary Poppins is chock full of parenting wisdom. Here are my favorite 8 Mary Poppins quotes that are practically perfect in every way when it comes to parenting! - The Bad Day Pep Talk for New Parents
Bad days with baby happen. It’s a fact of life. This is the post to bookmark to make it through the very tough days as a new parent. - Baby Name Trend Predictions for 2014
A look at some of the baby names rising in popularity in 2013, with trend predictions for what we can see more of in 2014! - The Ultimate Diaper Bag Checklist for Moms on the Go!
Here’s my roundup of diaper bag essentials in the ultimate diaper bag checklist! Be the mom who’s ready to tackle any situation on the go with baby in tow. - The New Parents’ Guide to Surviving on Very Little Sleep
Those early weeks are a huge adjustment for new parents as we stumble along with only a few hours of sleep under our belts at a time. Rest assured, there is hope and baby will sleep through the night! Here’s my new parent guide for how to survive on little sleep. - Baby Colic Survival Guide: Tips, Tricks & Hope
As overwhelming as a bout of baby colic may be, there is hope that you and baby will get through this. We’ve tried a number of different tips and tricks to soothe baby and keep him calm and comfortable to give us some relief. Read more to see my 23 tips and tricks to help soothe a colicky baby. - You Know You’re a New Mom When…
Even with a tiny baby in your arms, sometimes it’s hard to believe you’re a new mom at all… but you know you are when you encounter these 10 signs on our list. - The Value of New Mom Support
It’s so important for new moms to connect with and support each other and I’m so glad I’ve connected with several new moms so far. Here are the five ways I’ve found new mom support so far. - New Mom Advice for the New Royal Mom
New motherhood is full of its own unique challenges and breathtaking, magical moments to which even Princess Catherine is entitled, just like any new mom. As Princess Catherine (and the world!) gets to know her little Prince, here’s my new mom advice for the new Royal Mama, from one new mom to another. - How to Capture Baby’s First “Smile”stone!
Capturing this important (and most adorable) of baby’s firsts on film, however, has proven a challenge. Here are our three fast-thinking tips for how we’ve managed to get baby’s first smiles on film. - 7 Environmentally Friendly Parenting Tips for Green Mamas
There’s no reason as new mom that you can’t be kind to Mother Nature as you parent your little ones. Here are some easy, earth-friendly tips to turn your parenting into eco-parenting! - 10 Tips to Tame Tummy Time
With a little persistence when trying out some of these easy tips, you can turn cranky tummy time sessions into a fun developmental activity with baby! - 7 Fun Ways to Interact with Your Babbling Baby
Help encourage baby to coo and babble to her heart’s content – and engage in important social and language development – by trying these fun ways to interact with your babbling baby! - Tasty Honey Oat Lactation Cookie Recipe
While there are plenty of breastfeeding supplements out there to help you boost your milk supply, none are quite as tasty as this recipe for Honey Oat Lactation Cookies! - 7 Yummy Baby Food Recipes for Baby’s First Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for family food traditions and there’s no reason to keep baby at the kids’ table. Treat your little one to the tastes of the holiday with these 7 simple Thanksgiving baby food recipes!
I hope you’ll read, comment and pass along these posts to the fellow new parents in your life, or who are soon about to join the ranks of new parenthood! And be sure to follow my Disney Baby Blog Post pinboard so you never miss a post from me in 2014 at Disney Baby!
