Relationship with friends and family
Having a relationship with friends and family can be beneficial for you and baby. Not only does your support system grow, but so does baby's. Let's dive in!


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Staying close with your non-parent friends

Staying connected to your non-parent friends in the toddler years

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Raising baby | Parenting styles
Helping your nonparent friends get to know your toddler

Baby's development and growth | Language and communication development
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Helping your toddler bond with grandparents and other relatives

Life as a new parent | Single parent families
Extended family networks and only-parents

Introducing your baby to family far away

Life as a new parent | Single parent families
Building your support system as a single parent

Finding friends for yourself

Helping friends and family hold your newborn correctly

“So, what does it do?”: helping family and friends bond with your baby

When your child and your friend’s child don’t get along

Raising baby | Parenting styles
Permissive relatives and the holidays

Toddlers and telephones

Making parent friends

Life as a new parent | Relationship with your partner
Helping your partner feel closer to baby
