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Parenting can be both tough and fulfilling, and NewFolks is the go-to resource for parents seeking advice, support, and product information throughout their child's journey. Covering everything from infancy to middle school, and even navigating the tricky teenage years, NewFolks provides a range of content organized into three main categories and 16 focused topics, with new articles added every month. Our goal is straightforward: NewFolks is dedicated to assisting parents as they guide their children through all phases of life. Each month, our readers receive top-notch advice and timely guidance they can trust.

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Get your schedule on track with these cool family organizer apps

3 days ago | newfolks.com | Dawn Miller

Table of Contents Are you trying to balance ballet lessons, karate, and workouts at the gym along with homework, tutoring sessions, and hockey and soccer practice? It’s tiring just thinking about the juggling act parents do on a daily basis with busy work and school schedules, plus adding all of those extracurricular activities can make anyone forget a pickup time.
The best low-stimulation movies for calming toddlers

5 days ago | newfolks.com | Dawn Miller

Table of Contents Screen time isn’t always a bad thing for toddlers. Sometimes, when your little one isn’t feeling well, watching a soothing movie is a perfect pick. Low-stimulation movies for toddlers offer better quality screen time than movies that are loud and packed with action. Sure, those are fun and can be super exciting for kids, but the impact on their cognitive development is often negative.
Timeless old money baby names for your little one

5 days ago | newfolks.com | Dawn Miller

Table of Contents Finding that perfect name for your baby can take ages. Inspiration comes from many places, and of course, everyone from the soon-to-be grandparents to your neighbor has a suggestion. It can definitely be overwhelming. You want your little one’s name to be original, but not too off the beaten path. Parents also don’t want their baby’s name to be too common that the playground will be full of kiddos with the same one.
When should your baby be able to stack blocks? Here’s what to know

6 days ago | newfolks.com | Dannielle Beardsley

Table of Contents When you’re a new parent, the moment someone gifts your child their first set of blocks, you become obsessed with baby learning and when they should be able to turn the blocks into beautiful creations of their imagination. While stacking blocks are an important developmental milestone for babies, it’s also one of those things that evolves with time and practice.
First-time mom tips to help you survive the first year

1 week ago | newfolks.com | Dannielle Beardsley

Table of Contents Being a first-time mom is pure joy and pure terror. From the second you find out you are pregnant, the wheels start spinning over time, making lists of what you have to do, things you need to buy, and everything else you need to do before the baby comes. In addition to all the planning you have to do, others will be glad to give you their two cents about what they think you should do.
Can you change your baby’s name? What to know if you’re having second thoughts

1 week ago | newfolks.com | Beth Ann Mayer

Table of Contents New parenthood can be full of stress and second-guessing — including wondering what made you think you were fit to raise a tiny human. You’re the perfect person for the job. However, might you have chosen a less-than-perfect baby name? Choosing a moniker for a baby is a tall task that you may have poured over for months (“Should I go unique or modern?” you may have asked yourself).
How kids are using screen time: Surprising stats you should know

1 week ago | newfolks.com | Dannielle Beardsley

Table of Contents These days, kids are called the iPad generation for how much they stare at their screens instead of being outside and getting dirty. The people at Common Sense Census want parents to understand just how true — or not true — that is with their latest research on screen time usage.
7 life skills for college to teach teens before they head off on their own

2 weeks ago | newfolks.com | Dawn Miller

Table of Contents Most parents may not be thinking about packing their kids off to college until the reality hits them in the face. Sure, there’s been the dreaded SAT prep, college applications, and trying to figure out FASA, but most of us are in denial until we’re packing up the car for freshmen orientation. The fact is that once high school graduation is over and the parties are done, it’s time to start shopping for your teen’s dorm room.
Sleepmaxxing: How to optimize your child’s sleep for better health

2 weeks ago | newfolks.com | Dannielle Beardsley

Table of Contents Parents with kids of any age know how vital sleep is. No matter what age or stage you are in as a parent, bedtime is always the center of attention. When parents need help getting back into a bedtime routine or a way to get a child to stay asleep through the night, they will try almost anything. The next trend to help get your kids to sleep is all over TikTok, so you may have seen videos about the sleepmaxxing trend without quite knowing what it is.
This is how much parents expect to spend on summer camp this year

2 weeks ago | newfolks.com | Dawn Miller

As the school year has passed the halfway point, it’s time to start thinking about what to do with the kids over the summer. Sending your kiddos to summer camp has a lot of pluses because with work schedules, every day can’t be a day trip or a playdate. Thankfully, there are a lot of options when it comes to finding the ideal summer camp for your children. The biggest issue, though, is often the cost.