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What Size Diaper Does My Baby Need? 7 tips to help you know when it's time to size up
What Size Diaper Does My Baby Need? 7 tips to help you know when it's time to size up

It’s no question: diapers are a necessity when you have a baby in the house, and many will argue it’s hard to beat the convenience of disposable diapers. As new moms know all too well, babies go through A LOT of diapers! So you stock up – and suddenly your baby is outgrowing her current size.

 

New moms may not realize diapers are sized based on a baby’s weight, not on his or her age. A good rule of thumb is to check the size guidelines on your preferred diaper brand’s box and follow these 7 tips to help you know when it’s time to size up.

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Should Your Baby / Toddler Play on iPads or other Screens?
Should Your Baby / Toddler Play on iPads or other Screens?

What do you do when you just have to get something done? You have laundry, dishes, and other chores that sometimes just can’t wait. As the old saying goes, dinner’s not gonna cook itself!

So how do you keep your baby or toddler entertained while you complete the task that can’t wait? It seems that more and more lately parents are allowing their kids to be entertained by screens in restaurants, in stores, in cars, and in homes as a way to keep kids entertained and quiet.

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association of Pediatrics may cause parents to rethink this strategy. This study included more than 7000 children and found that babies exposed to more screen time at one year of age are likely to demonstrate developmental delays by ages two and four.

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Finding a Trusted Babysitter
Finding a Trusted Babysitter

Whether it’s date night, girls’ night out, or a doctor’s appointment, sooner or later a new mom will need a sitter to watch her baby. You might have an easy solution if you have family nearby just waiting to babysit your precious baby. But what if you don’t have family available or willing to help out? How do you find a sitter you can trust to keep your child safe? Keep reading for some tips on hiring and setting expectations for a sitter.

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Recharge Your Mom Battery
Recharge Your Mom Battery

As a mom, do you ever feel like the Energizer Bunny?

It seems some days you’re running nonstop chasing kids, doing laundry, prepping meals, all until your battery just dies and you collapse into bed.

It doesn’t matter how much you love your family or how much you love spending time with your family – there are just times you need a break.

If this sounds familiar, you’re in luck. We have some great suggestions to help recharge your battery!

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Volunteer with Us to Serve Pregnant and New Moms!
Volunteer with Us to Serve Pregnant and New Moms!

As National Mentoring Month comes to a close, are you looking for a way to serve others? At One by One we have many opportunities for you to help change the life of a pregnant or new mom and her baby. Of course, mentoring tops our list, but there are many other ways you can join us. Keep reading to see how you can help!

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Celebrating Life - How One by One mentors support moms who choose life for their babies
Celebrating Life - How One by One mentors support moms who choose life for their babies

For most women, finding out they are pregnant is a cause for celebration. But imagine you weren’t planning to get pregnant. And maybe you’re alone – because you live away from family or because your family (and maybe even your boyfriend) don’t support your decision to keep your baby. Where do you turn? How will you do this on your own?

 

The answer is – you don’t have to do it alone. At One by One, it’s always been our goal to walk alongside new moms throughout their pregnancies and at least until their babies turn one. Our mentors love and support our moms without judgment. They provide friendship, support, and parenting education to help moms learn to parent well. We want every mom to know she is not alone - because we are here to help.

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Will You Be the One to Help a New Mom?
Will You Be the One to Help a New Mom?

You’ve heard it before: it only takes one person to make a difference in someone’s life. Often, we hear adults thank a childhood teacher for being that person: the one to perceive when a child is struggling, the one to provide special encouragement, the one to recognize special talents. As adults we remember those teachers who really took the time to know us and help us grow.

 

At One by One, that person can be you. Our mentors serve pregnant and new moms by providing friendship, support, and encouragement as well as parent education and life skills lessons to help them learn to parent well. We talk a lot about our mentors because they’re on the front lines: each mentor talks/texts with her mom weekly and meets with her monthly until her child turns one. But there are other ways you can be the “one” at One by One.

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Outdoor Activities for Late Summertime Fun
Outdoor Activities for Late Summertime Fun

It’s hard to believe summer is almost gone! Kids are going back to school, and many families are looking forward to the cooler temps and more structured schedules that come with fall. But August can still be such an in between time – your kids’ school may not have started yet, or you may need activities for younger kids or home-schooled students. If that’s the case, check out this list for late summertime fun!

Most of the activities on this list are free, and they come with opportunities for your kids to use their imaginations and burn off some energy. These ideas also provide great opportunities for you to teach your kids about their world and all of God’s creation.

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Reading to Your Baby - Why Talking and Reading are Vital to Your Baby's Development
Reading to Your Baby - Why Talking and Reading are Vital to Your Baby's Development

“My child is still a baby. Is reading really that important?” The answer is an undisputable YES. Talking, singing, and reading to your baby is absolutely vital to your baby’s growth and development. Your baby also learns about communicating and the world around him when you talk and read to him. Need more convincing? Nemours Kidshealth shares these important reasons to talk to and read to your baby early and often.

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Summer Reading Challenges - Incentives to Keep Your Kids Reading this Summer
Summer Reading Challenges - Incentives to Keep Your Kids Reading this Summer

In our last blog, we talked about why it’s important for kids of all ages to keep reading over summer break. In this blog, we’re going to make that job a little easier for you! We have a list of organizations offering free summer reading challenges that provide incentives such as free meals, movies, books, and more to encourage your kids to keep reading over the summer.

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Summer Reading - Why It's Important to KeepKids of All Ages Reading over Break
Summer Reading - Why It's Important to KeepKids of All Ages Reading over Break

It’s summer, and, if you have school-age children, you know they’re excited for a break! But you should also know it’s important to keep your kids of all ages – even babies! – reading through the summer. In this blog (the first of a three-part series) we’re taking a look at why it’s important for your children to keep up with their reading.

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Virtual Mentors Help New Moms across the U.S.
Virtual Mentors Help New Moms across the U.S.

At One by One, our mission is to mentor and educate new moms to parent well. We provide in-person mentoring in Memphis, Dallas/Ft. Worth, San Antonio, and a few smaller communities in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kansas. But what if you’re not in one of those locations? We launched a virtual mentoring program earlier this year to support moms across the US who don’t have in-person mentoring opportunities or who can’t meet in person due to various hardships, and we’re looking for women to serve as mentors. Does virtual mentoring appeal to you? Let’s look at how the program works.

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What Moms Really Want for Mother's Day
What Moms Really Want for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner; are you ready?! If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for your mom, check out what our guide to what moms want – and don’t want – for Mother’s Day.

A recent poll shows most moms want either free time to relax or enjoy a hobby or quality time with family for Mother’s Day. Our gift guide covers some ways to make free and family time extra special.

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The Many Benefits of Volunteering
The Many Benefits of Volunteering

“I thought I was signing up to help a new mom, but I ended up being so blessed to be a part of my mom’s life and this ministry!”

What is it about volunteering that makes us feel we’re the ones being served? Turns out, there are lots of benefits to volunteering! In honor of National Volunteer Month, we’ve listed several benefits of volunteering along with ways you can volunteer with One by One if you have a heart for helping new moms.

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Co-Sleeping: What It Is and Why You Shouldn't Do It
Co-Sleeping: What It Is and Why You Shouldn't Do It

“Co-sleeping” with your baby has become a hot topic (again!). If you’re on TikTok, you may have seen videos from moms saying they love co-sleeping with their babies. But you’ve also likely seen videos from moms (and dads) warning of the risks of co-sleeping; sadly many of these parents have lost their babies due to co-sleeping.

A recent survey revealed that about half of parents co-sleep with their babies – even when they know the risks. There are a number of reasons parents desire to co-sleep, but experts say the risks are simply too great especially because there are no proven benefits to the practice.

Let’s take a look at reasons parents co-sleep, the associated risks, and safer alternatives. (As with any health issue, if you’re concerned about your baby’s sleep, talk to your pediatrician.)

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