Preparing for Returning to Work: How Much Breast Milk to Store
Picture this: You are holding your sweet baby while looking at your phone. Suddenly you realize that in exactly one week you will be back to work from parental leave.…
Gentle Care for Little Smiles: Brushing Baby Teeth Secrets
Your little one just popped their first tooth – so cute! It is a big deal when your little one starts getting teeth. Teeth are important to a child’s overall…
Never Stop Dating
Date night is an important part of your family’s happiness. If you take time to build your relationship and be happy, your children will benefit and feel more secure. Parents…
Comparison is the Thief of Joy
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” We’ve all heard this quote, right? Maybe you remind yourself of it while you’re scrolling through social media and eye your friend’s perfect photos…
Relax and Recharge: Creating a Bedtime Routine for Kids
Bedtime Routines: What They Are Sleep plays an important role in the development of our children. Community surveys have discovered that sleep problems have a high prevalence throughout childhood and adolescence,…
Why Self-Care is Not Selfish: A Defense of Mom Time
Becoming a parent is an adventure that brings both joy and challenges. The rush of love and connection with your baby can be overwhelming, but amidst the endless cycle of…
Tantrums, tantrums everywhere
Stop Tantrums: Soothing Your Child’s Emotional Storms
You’re moving through your day and then it happens… You see the look in your toddler’s eyes, and you instantly realize a tantrum is coming and it is coming fast!…
Sensory Play – What Is It?
Sensory play relates to our five senses: taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing. Exercising these senses helps to develop connections among different areas of our brain. Sensory play can include…
Fatherhood: A Letter to My Daughter
My name is Marcell Johnson, and I am the current Child and Family Services intern at Family Futures. More importantly, I am the father of a beautiful daughter. Below is…
Freeze Breast Milk Like a Pro: Best Storage Tips
Listed below are some tips and tricks for properly storing breast milk. If you have any questions or need help with this topic, you can always contact a Family Support…