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Newborn Swaddle Bath
Amy Rhodes Amy Rhodes

Newborn Swaddle Bath

Bathing one’s baby can be a major stressor for parents, especially in the earliest days.  You just welcomed a tiny, seemingly fragile being into your life and now you’re supposed to…put it in hot water?!  And not hurt it?!

It can be done, folks, so first: take a deep breath. 

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Creating a New Christmas Culture
Amy Rhodes Amy Rhodes

Creating a New Christmas Culture

With Christmas only a few days away, family culture is present in our lives in full force. Here are two questions to ask yourselves, three phrasings to avoid, and three reactions to expect as you create a new holiday culture of your own!

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