THE POD BLOG

Planning a Virtual Baby Shower

As the landscape of in-person social interaction shifts, more and more pregnant women are finding ways to virtually celebrate their journey into motherhood. While this type of baby shower is certai...

Things To Do With Your New Baby When It’s Too Hot To Go Outside

While a walk, picnic, beach outing, and other outdoor activities are often the preferred pastimes of summer, there are some days when it’s just too hot to brave the great outdoors. This is especial...

Prepping Your Relationship for Parenthood

As you might have heard, parenthood changes almost every component of life, especially your relationship with your partner. Fatigue, diaper changes, fussiness (for everyone involved!), differing pa...

Staying Comfortable While Pregnant this Summer

Pregnancy isn’t known for making women comfortable any time of year, but this discomfort can be heightened during the warm/sweltering months of summer. If you are pregnant, you may be feeling espec...

Top Baby Items to Buy In Bulk

Almost every parent will agree that when you have a new baby, time is seriously limited. There’s barely a moment to take a shower, much less restock your supply of essential items. Because of this,...

Bonding With Your Baby

Bonding With Your Baby Many parents talk about a flood of love and easy bonding that occurs the moment their baby is placed in their arms. But what if that doesn’t happen to you? Does that make you...

7 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day

With Father’s Day around the corner, you’re likely thinking of ways to celebrate the special dads in your life. If you’d rather give a gift that is kinder to the environment and your bank account, ...

Bike Safety Tips for Toddlers

Riding a bike is a rite of passage for many children, making them feel independent, competent, and proud. It’s also a wonderful way to bring family together, as bike outings are something almost ev...

Our 6 Favorite Books to Teach Children About Race & Racism

It's never too early to begin having conversations with our children about race, racism and cultural differences. By 3 months old, babies already show signs of identifying with faces that match the...

7 Things You Can Do Now To Reduce Stress When Baby Arrives

It’s common for the “Prepping For Baby To-Do List” to fill to overflowing during pregnancy. But what are the activities that will actually reduce your stress when baby arrives? What are the to-dos ...