Colleen Dilthey Thomas, Author at Baby Chick

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Colleen Dilthey Thomas

Colleen Dilthey Thomas is a mother of four, three boys and one girl, and a freelance writer. She offers her life experience and a bit of wisdom to a variety of parenting sites. Colleen is a Listen to Your Mother St. Louis alum and featured humorist. You can find her work on Scary Mommy, POPSUGAR, HuffPost, INSIDER, Her View From Home, CafeMom, Baby Chick, and more. She loves to bring her unique brand of funny and heartwarming words to her readers.

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A pregnant woman sits comfortably on a gray couch, holding a smartphone in her right hand and resting her left hand on her belly, perhaps timing labor contractions. She is wearing a pink shirt and a denim jacket with a floral blanket draped over the couch.

Review of 5 User-Friendly Labor Contraction Apps

A father and son with shaving cream on their faces are laughing together in a bathroom. The man is wearing a gray t-shirt, and the boy is in a white t-shirt. They appear to be enjoying a playful moment.

Father and Son: What Makes this Relationship Special

A woman is holding a sleeping baby in her arms. The woman has blonde hair and is wearing a light-colored striped top. The baby, possibly named after popular Welsh boy names, is dressed in light-colored clothing and is wearing a hat. There are plants and a piece of furniture in the blurred background.

194 Welsh Names for Your Baby

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A stethoscope rests on a yellow knitted fabric beside a brown paper-wrapped gift box tied with a yellow ribbon. The objects are arranged closely, suggesting a theme that might be related to gifts for labor delivery nurses or celebrating the dedication of medical professionals.

8 Thank-You Gifts To Give Your Nurses in Labor and Delivery

Articles

A child sits on the floor with their legs crossed, playing with wooden alphabet blocks. The blocks are spread out on a carpet, and the child is arranging them. While comparing nanny vs. daycare options, one can imagine such enriching activities being guided by a full-time nanny at home.

Nanny vs. Daycare: Which Is Right For You and Your Child?

Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

A man and a woman stand in a park, each holding two young children. The man cradles one child in his arms and has another at his side, while the woman does the same. All are smiling in their casual clothing, surrounded by trees. They exude pure joy, with no sign of regret for not having more kids.

Why I Regret Not Having More Kids, Despite Having a Big Family

An adult is lying on the floor, smiling at a baby sitting on the floor holding a block. They are surrounded by colorful wooden blocks and a green wagon, offering an excellent setting to improve vocabulary for kids. In the background, there is a crib, a wooden chest, and a dresser with toys on top.

Tips for Helping Your Child Learn New Words

Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

A woman with braided hair sits on a couch holding a smiling baby. The baby, adorably dressed in a red long-sleeve shirt and green pants, snuggles in her arms. Behind them is a bookshelf filled with various items and a desk, making the cozy living room feel complete. In case no one told you, those little moments matter most.

30 Relatable and Hysterical Truths about the Postpartum Period

Postpartum Tips

A woman is holding a sleeping baby in her arms. The woman has blonde hair and is wearing a light-colored striped top. The baby, possibly named after popular Welsh boy names, is dressed in light-colored clothing and is wearing a hat. There are plants and a piece of furniture in the blurred background.

194 Welsh Names for Your Baby

A person wearing overalls and a long-sleeved shirt sits on a couch, resting their hands on their pregnant belly—one of the many things pregnant women do alone to cherish these moments. A small dog sits next to them, looking up at the person. There are orange cushions, a bicycle, and a houseplant in the background.

10 Things Pregnant Women Do When They’re Finally Alone

Pregnancy Lifestyle

A young child with blonde hair, wearing a striped shirt and blue pants, is cleaning the wooden floor with a cloth. Toy cars and a yellow toy truck are scattered around. An adult is seen in the background vacuuming the room, teaching your child to clean while making it a fun activity.

5 Tips to Teach Your Child To Clean

A woman with a ponytail is kneeling in a field and embracing two children, a girl and a boy, as the sun sets in the background. The girl is laughing, and the boy is smiling. Surrounded by tall grass, she reflects on what I wish I had done differently while savoring this precious moment.

What I Wish I Had Done Differently As a Mom

A woman and a young girl sit on a couch, embracing each other with their eyes closed. The woman, wearing a pink top, and the girl, in a yellow dress with a hair clip, seem to be enjoying one of those tender moments that things all moms do effortlessly.

20 Things All Moms Do That Make You Love Them Even More

Two young children, a boy and a girl, are sitting on a white sofa playing video games. Both are holding controllers and appear to be having fun, though there's a slight concern about video game addiction. The room is bright and decorated with potted plants and throw pillows.

How To Prevent Video Game Addiction in Children

School-Aged Kids (5 - 12 years)

Three babies sit on a red-and-white checkered picnic blanket while eating snacks. Behind them, three women from local mom groups sit and talk, slightly out of focus. The scene is outdoors with sunlight filtering through trees in the background.

Mom Groups: More Harmful than Helpful?

A young child with short hair wearing a green striped shirt is sitting on an airplane. The child, mouth open as if about to say something embarrassing, is looking towards the camera. In the background, another passenger is seated. The airplane seats and windows are visible.

What to Do When Your Kid Says Something Embarrassing

A shy child with two small pigtails, wearing a pink star-patterned sweater and light blue vest, covers their face with their hands. The background is blurred with sunlight filtering through.

How Can I Embrace My Shy Child?

A toddler is swinging and smiling on a playground swing in one of the best cities to raise a family. An adult is pushing the swing from behind, also smiling. Another empty swing is beside them, with grassy areas and benches in the background, creating a perfect scene for cherished memories.

Top-Rated Cities to Raise a Family in the United States

Parenting Lifestyle

A young boy sits on the floor in a brightly lit room, wearing a brown shirt and gray pants. He is putting on gray shoes with velcro straps, a hallmark of lazy parenting, and has one sock on. The background shows a table and chairs with blurry items on the table.

Lazy Parenting: It’s Not What You Think

A woman is wearing a dark gray t-shirt with colorful text that reads, I can't, I'm busy growing a human. As one of her pregnancy announcement shirts, she proudly displays her inner forearm tattoo while sporting a necklace and bracelet.

30 of the Cutest Pregnancy Announcement T-shirts

First Trimester

Medical professionals in surgical attire are delivering a newborn baby via emergency c-section in an operating room. One holds the infant while the other clamps the umbilical cord. The newborn is crying and covered in vernix, surrounded by medical equipment.

Emergency C-Sections: When Things Don’t Go as Planned

A woman with curly hair is holding and bottle-feeding a baby wrapped in a light blue blanket. She is sitting on a couch with yellow and white patterned cushions. Despite her nursing aversion, the baby looks up at her lovingly while drinking from the bottle.

I Didn’t Enjoy Breastfeeding . . . And That’s Okay

A young child holding a handmade heart-shaped craft made of red and pink paper, adorned with smaller hearts. The child is smiling, and there are two other children in the background focused on their own crafts at a table—perfect class valentine ideas for Valentine's Day.

50 Sweet Class Valentine’s Day Ideas For School

A stainless steel rack holds several jars of a creamy liquid, likely donor breastmilk, with white and orange lids in a laboratory setting. A gloved hand is visible, adjusting one of the jars.

Donor Breastmilk: Where to Get Some and How to Donate

A woman sits in a car seat, covering her face with her hand in a gesture that could suggest distress. A sleeping child rests on her lap, leaning against her shoulder. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the woman and child, perhaps leaving one to wonder, "why do I feel alone when I'm never alone?

Why Do I Feel Lonely When I’m Never Alone?

A woman with long brown hair smiles broadly while hugging a man's neck, subtly revealing how to tell your partner you are pregnant. She holds a positive pregnancy test in her right hand behind his back. Both are dressed in white shirts in a brightly lit room.

25 Fun Ways to Tell Your Partner You Are Pregnant

First Trimester

A person wearing a black sports bra and gray sweatpants stands next to a white crib, holding their pregnant belly with both hands. Pregnancy stretch marks are visible on their stomach. A bed and window with curtains are in the background.

The Truth About Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Lifestyle

A child in a blue shirt unloads dishes from a dishwasher, embracing chores for kids, while an adult, visible from the waist down, holds a dish towel and a cup. They are in a bright, modern kitchen with wooden countertops and various appliances in the background.

Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids: Building Responsibility at Every Stage

A pregnant woman wearing a hospital gown stands by a window, looking down and gently holding her belly. The window shows the blurred lights of a cityscape at night, as she contemplates not just the future but also the cost of having a baby.

The Most Expensive States to Have a Baby

A person lies in bed covered by a patterned duvet, with only their legs exposed on a light blue sheet. One foot is lifted, creating a shadow on the bed, possibly hinting at restless leg syndrome during pregnancy. The room has a wooden floor and white walls.

Restless Leg Syndrome During Pregnancy and How to Get Relief

Pregnancy Health

A pregnant woman sits comfortably on a gray couch, holding a smartphone in her right hand and resting her left hand on her belly, perhaps timing labor contractions. She is wearing a pink shirt and a denim jacket with a floral blanket draped over the couch.

Review of 5 User-Friendly Labor Contraction Apps

A child's legs in blue jeans and white sneakers are visible on a yellow surface. Next to the child are three packets of Little Bellies organic snacks and various wooden toys. The snacks include organic pumpkin round-a-bouts, organic sweet potato pick-me sticks, and organic carrot pick-me sticks.

A cartoon illustration of an orange monster with a round belly featuring the text "Little Bellies." The monster has big white eyes, a small red smile, short black eyebrows, and tufts of hair on its head. The background is plain white. This enchanting design perfectly captures the essence of Little Bellies.

Little Bellies: A Healthy Baby Snack You Can Feel Good About

Babies (3 - 11 months)

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