Just when you are getting used to your niece or nephew’s social smiles and giggles, a new behavior might pop up. The baby who used to happily go to anyone now buries their head in your shoulder when a new person says hello. They might even cry when a well-meaning stranger gets too close. This […]
Stranger Anxiety is a Good Sign: An Aunt’s Guide to Attachment (7-9 Months) Read More »
The quiet days of your niece or nephew playing happily on a single blanket are officially coming to an end. One day they are rocking on all fours, and the next, they are halfway across the living room. The mobile baby stage has begun, and it is equal parts thrilling and terrifying. As your little
Welcome to the Floor: The Smart Aunt’s Secrets to This Fun Stage Read More »
Just as you have gotten used to the sweet coos and giggles of your 4-month-old niece or nephew, they start to add new tricks to their repertoire. Suddenly, they are wiggling with purpose, reaching for everything in sight, and one day, they manage to flip themselves over. This is a whole new world of movement
Rolling and Grabbing: An Aunt’s Guide to Playtime (4-6 Months) Read More »
Just when you have mastered soothing a sleepy newborn, everything changes. Suddenly, your little niece or nephew is not just a tiny, cuddly baby anymore. They are looking right at you, babbling, and their face is lighting up with gummy smiles. The social butterfly has arrived. This is one of the most fun stages of
An Aunt’s Guide to Your Giggling, Cooing, Social Baby (4-6 Months) Read More »
In the early weeks of aunthood, you spend so many precious moments cuddling, shushing, and just watching your new niece or nephew. You study every tiny feature. Then, you see it, a little twitch at the corner of their mouth while they sleep. But what about that first, heart-melting real smile? That magical moment is
An Aunt’s Guide to Baby’s First Smile (A 7-Week Milestone) Read More »
You’ve waited months to meet your new niece or nephew, and now they’re finally here! But this brand-new little person is so tiny and delicate. They mostly just sleep, eat, and cry. You might be wondering, “What do they really need from me right now?” Welcome to the “fourth trimester.” This is the name for
Your Auntie Superpower: How to Soothe Your Newborn Niece or Nephew (0-3 Months) Read More »
When you look at your tiny new niece or nephew, your first instinct is to protect them. You want them to feel safe, loved, and completely secure. But have you ever wondered what a baby needs to not just survive, but to truly thrive? The answer is simpler than you might think. It boils down
Building a Foundation of Security: An Aunt’s Role in a Baby’s Sense of Safety Read More »
Welcome to the wonderful journey of aunthood! When you first hold your new niece or nephew, you’re filled with an incredible mix of joy and love. But you might also wonder, “In the middle of all the chaos of a new baby, how much of a difference do I really make?” The answer is: a
The Aunt’s Influence: Shaping How a Baby Sees the World Read More »
