New parents

Learn about the importance of attachment in your child's first year and get help with some practical issues

Congratulations on your new names: Mom and Dad! Being a new parent can feel both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Just remember that the Lord very intentionally chose you to have the joy of raising your precious little one. Even when you don’t feel up to the task, he will be with you. You’ve got this!

New parents

Inside this Series

Healthy attachment in infants

Give your baby a great start: Safeguard healthy attachment

How parental attachment determines a child's emotional health

The basics of attachment and why it's important

Adjusting to parenthood

When you don't feel like a natural-born mom

First-baby stress in new dads

4 tips for a stronger marriage post-baby

Life in the new reality of parenthood

How to survive life with a newborn

A guide for new parents: Coping with parenthood

Caring for your baby

Q&A: Dealing with your baby's separation anxiety

Q&A: Could your baby have colic?

Safety tips to avoid shaking your baby

Over 10 tips for taking care of newborns

Q&A: Should I give my baby a pacifier?

Q&A: Is it beneficial for mom, dad and baby to sleep in the same bed?

Q&A: How to tell if your little one is ready to start solid food

Unexpected challenges

Q&A: Is depression following childbirth normal?

How to cope when your child is born with a disability

Handling the costs of a baby without breaking the bank

Embracing Hope in the Midst of Postpartum Depression

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