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Parenthood is a journey and we’re right here with you
The reality is that parenting is challenging and comes with an emotional rollercoaster, yet raising children is extremely fulfilling and rewarding.
As new parents, we are just trying to figure out an entirely new life with huge new responsibilities, with very little sleep and recovery.
But most people know this when going into parenthood.
What no one tells you about is how funny and sweet your baby is when breastfeeding, the snorts and violent head shaking before latching, how much newborns fart, and what their pooping face looks like.
The purpose of ParentingMode is to help to navigate parenthood, from diapering to sleeping habits to parenting techniques.
What’s the deal with Diapers?
Diapering is one of the main things new parents need to master when a newborn arrives home.
You cannot get around it as, during the newborn stage, you might be changing up to 20 diapers a day (no joke, poop, change the diaper, poop again, repeat).
Although we like cloth diapers a lot, we are not here to judge what parents should use. Both have their time and place.
Cloth diapers are environmentally friendly, save you money, and look cute. Disposables can be a life changer when on the go.
But cloth diapering is way easier than people often make it look.
If the baby is breastfed, you don’t even rinse the poop before the wash. Once solids are introduced, you can use disposable or fleece liners to make poops easier to drop into the toilet.
I actually love diapering my children, washing the diapers, and hanging them to dry. It’s not for everyone, but it’s certainly worth a try.
Ultimately it comes down to what works for your family. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to do cloth diapering full-time.
We believe parents should try both and combine them into their life to get the maximum benefit.
Editorial Team
Caitlin van Wyk
Caitlin van Wyk is a Parenting Writer and mother of two.
With a background in psychology and teaching, she is passionate about offering support and educational content for parents as they navigate the highs and lows of raising kids.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Psychology from the University of South Africa. Caitlin also has a Level 5 TEFL Certificate and enjoys helping people get better at English.
This experience lets her connect with people from different cultures, which adds depth to her writing. She managed Glengarry Holiday Farm for ten years, emphasizing the importance of good communication and strong relationships in business and content creation.
L. Elizabeth Forry
L. Elizabeth Forry is an Early Childhood Educator with fifteen years of classroom teaching experience.
She earned a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from The University of North Dakota and has a Bachelor of Arts in English and one in Music from Lebanon Valley College.
She has taught children in Japan, Washington D.C., Chicago, and suburban Maryland.
She is trained as a reading therapist, has a TEFL certification, and has done extensive work with children regarding mental health, social-emotional development, and gender development.
She has written curriculum for children and educators and has led training sessions for parents and educators on various topics on early childhood development. She is the mother of two boys and resides outside of Annapolis, Maryland.
Rishima Rawat
Rishima Rawat is a lawyer and legal writer with over six years of writing and legal experience.
With a passion for child safety, she’s written extensively about the U.S. car seat laws in ParentingMode. She earned her LLB degree from the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata.
She collaborates with businesses and law firms globally, enhancing their online content. Her insights are also published in legal journals like RGNUL, NLIU, and RMLNLU Law Review.
Committed to the cause of education, she has volunteered with IDIA, which helps underprivileged children in India access legal education. She has also worked with Enhelion Knowledge Ventures, a leading legal ed-tech platform in India that provides students with affordable courses in law.
Fluent in English and Hindi with elementary proficiency in Spanish, Rishima combines her legal expertise with a dedication to child safety.
Laurel Davidson
Laurel Davidson brings her passion for parenting and years of problem-solving experiences to ParentingMode.
She is the editor of ParentingMode, ensuring that the content is relevant and valuable to the readers.
Laurel received her master’s degree in public administration with a certificate in economic development.
She is a stay-at-home mom, raising two adorable kiddos, Aurora and Thomas. Laurel enjoys sharing her experience as a parent, traveling, and good food.
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