Famlii
Lauren is Chief Editor of Famlii bringing nearly 15 years of experience in child development, early learning, and non-profit advocacy supporting parents.
She lives on the West Coast with her husband, dog, and four rambunctious kids.
She is still utterly perplexed by parenthood.
CuppyCake Song: A Sweet Lullaby
A song of cupcakes (with love), The Cuppycake Song, is a funny little lullaby for putting a smile on your face. Here are the lyrics to the cupcake song, and kids will adore the...
Are Sons More Preferred Than Daughters?
Every parent wants a healthy baby, but do parents prefer whether their baby is a son or a daughter?
Gender preference is a hotly debated topic. In most parts of the world, a preference exists...
Frère Jacques: The ‘Are You Sleeping’ French Lullaby
A song of midnight bells, Frère Jacques, is a French lullaby for coaxing a sprightly child into slumber. Here are the lyrics for Frère Jacques, and parents will soon be checking-in on their little...
Baby Mine: The Dumbo Lullaby
A sad song of separation, Baby Mine, is a reassuring lullaby for little babes. Here are the lyrics for Baby Mine, and parents may already recognize the beautiful tune from Disney's movie about a...
It Can’t Hurt to Try Gender Selection, or Can It?
Everyone asks, 'Are you going to try for a boy?' The desire to raise a son or daughter is a powerful dream. And, it certainly doesn't hurt to try gender selection, or does it?
This...
How to Have a Baby Girl: A Gender Selection Infographic
Dreaming of pink, and want to know how to have a baby girl? Is swaying the odds toward pink even possible? Here's a summary of the most popular natural gender selection tips in order to...
How to Have a Baby Boy: A Gender Selection Infographic
Want to know how to have a baby boy?
Whether it's Shettles Method, or Billings Method, or Great-Grandma Louise's secret-boy-making formula, most natural gender selection methods for increasing the odds of having a boy are...
Myths of Natural Gender Selection: The Sperm Race to Nowhere
Women for centuries have tried to bias the odds toward having a boy or a girl. But can you pick the gender of your baby before conception, and do any of these natural gender...
Now the Day is Over: A Welsh Lullaby
A gentle song honoring the stillness of nature, Now the Day is Over, is a calming lullaby for your little child. Here are the lyrics for Now the Day is Over, and just like...
