Bringing a baby home is an exciting moment in any parent’s life. The nursery you built finally welcomes a giggling, raspberry-blowing bundle of joy. But before the stork arrives, parents must prepare the home to be a safe zone for… read more
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How to Manage Body Image in Tweens
Being a tween and teen is a rollercoaster of hormones, emotions and drama. One of the biggest hurdles they face can be related to body image. Social media doesn’t help — with so many messages being about the “ideal” body… read more
Is it Peanut Butter Time? Introducing Peanuts to Your Children
Over recent years, recommendations about when to introduce highly allergenic foods has been a moving target. Parents want to minimize risks of their children developing a life-threatening allergy and figure out when they should introduce peanuts. Current recommendations may surprise… read more
How to Make the Most of Bed Rest During Pregnancy
From reading countless baby books to eating for two, pregnant women put a lot of effort into keeping their baby happy and healthy. Having a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby is important to all soon-to-be moms. To ensure a healthy… read more
Transitioning Your Children to Become Older Siblings with Ease
Adding a new member to the family is a big transition for older children. They sometimes feel left out or question their place in the new family dynamic. It is a time of change for the whole family but there… read more
8 Tips for First Time Dads
There can be a lot of trepidation and anxiety for new fathers, especially for those who have never been around babies. But rather than let the fear win, new dads should look forward to the experience and embrace each passing… read more
How to Assess and Treat Crossed Eyes in Your Child
Between the ages of 1 and 4, some children may develop crossed eyes. This is clinically known as strabismus. According to Boston Children’s Hospital, about 2% to 4% of children in the U.S. are afflicted with the condition. Crossed Eyes… read more
Conversation Starters for Kids!
You may have become accustomed to a one-sentence, or sometimes one-word, response from your child when you ask them about their day. It may be frustrating when it seems difficult to get them to share things happening in their lives.… read more
Pregnancy Bands and Kinesiology Tape: Alleviating Back Pain
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), back pain is prevalent in almost 70% of pregnancies. These aches and pains can interfere with your everyday life – and can put more stress on both you and your baby. Fortunately,… read more
How to Organize Outgrown Baby Clothes
While nesting, you filled your little ones closet to the max with adorable onesies, itsy-bitsy shoes and 321 mini outfits that screamed photo moment! Now, your baby is a very busy one-year-old and their closest is bursting at the seams.… read more