October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, originally founded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, who had this to say about the issue: “When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn’t a word to describe them.”

Messy toddlers. Postpartum life is busy. Between recovery, feeding schedules, and trying to get through the day, your toddler may notice the change immediately—new routines, less one-on-one time, and a lot more baby focus. The goal doesn’t have to be complicated: you just need a couple of daily wins that help your toddler feel included and steady. Here are two easy ideas that work well in the early weeks. Family with same yellow color. Create a “Color of the Day” (Toddler Get