Navigate the magical (and messy) first year of aunthood. From the first cuddle to the first step, get essential advice on safety, soothing, and building a secure attachment with your new niece or nephew. The official companion content for the Gold Family Playbooks release, Auntie of the Year.
The hardest part of becoming a long distance aunt isn’t the expensive flights or the time zone math. It’s the quiet, nagging fear that you might become a stranger. You watch them grow through a screen and wonder: Will they know who I am? Will I miss the magic? Take a deep breath. Distance is […]
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As a new aunt, you are probably stocking up on colorful, noisy toys to entertain your new niece or nephew. But what if the real aunt’s secret to meaningful baby playtime is not about what you play with, but how you play? Many of us think “play” means dangling a toy at a baby to
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As an aunt, you probably look forward to the “fun” parts of your visit: the cuddles, the playtime, and the giggles. You might see a diaper change or a feeding as just the “chore time” you have to get through to get back to the fun. But what if those “chores” were actually the most
The “Chore” Trick: An Aunt’s Guide to Bonding During Diaper Changes Read More »
When you picture bonding with a new baby, what is the first thing you imagine? For most of us, it is a quiet, perfect cuddle. It is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to connect. But the art of the perfect cuddle is about more than just holding a baby. It is a
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As a loving aunt, it is one of the greatest joys to walk into a toy store and imagine the look on your niece or nephew’s face when you give them that bright, noisy, all-the-bells-and-whistles toy. We all want to be the aunt who gives the best gifts. But have you ever noticed that the
Stop Buying Fancy Toys: What Your Niece or Nephew Actually Craves Read More »
As an aunt, you know that special, unshakeable bond you feel with your niece or nephew is real. But did you know you are playing a critical role in their psychological development? You might not realize just how powerful the aunt’s role in secure attachment truly is. You are building more than just a sweet
The “Secure Attachment” Secret: How Your Auntie Bond Shapes Their Future Read More »
When a new baby joins the family, there is often a whirlwind of activity. There are streams of visitors, piles of cute baby gifts, and a constant flow of well-meaning advice. It is a time filled with joy, but also a lot of noise and chaos. In the middle of all this, what new parents
What New Parents Desperately Need From an Aunt Read More »
The parents have just asked you to babysit for the very first time. It is a moment filled with both excitement and a healthy dose of nerves. This is a huge sign of their trust in you and a major step in your relationship with your niece or nephew. This is your chance to have
Your First Time Babysitting Your Niece or Nephew: The Ultimate Auntie Survival Guide Read More »
When a new baby arrives, it is natural for all the love and attention to focus on them. You spend your time buying cute outfits, mastering the perfect cuddle, and learning what makes them giggle. It is easy to get completely lost in the wonderful bliss of your new niece or nephew. But what if
The #1 Secret to Being a Favorite Aunt (It’s Not About the Baby) Read More »
We have all seen it. A family is together, but they are not really together. Everyone is half-distracted by the ping of a notification, the buzz of a text message, or the endless scroll of social media. It is just a normal part of our busy, modern lives. But what does that distraction cost us
The Most Powerful Gift an Aunt Can Give (And It’s 100% Free) Read More »
