Your child’s safety is always a top priority, so losing a child can be an extremely scary and overwhelming experience, especially because it is not uncommon for a child to go missing. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,… read more
When a mother gives birth, her breasts excrete a thick, yellowish- white substance called colostrum. Also known as “liquid gold,” it serves as the baby's first meal. During pregnancy, the body develops colostrum and starts excreting it in the third… read more
Breast-feeding is an important element of healthy development in newborns. Not only is it a great connection for mothers to make with their babies, but breast-feeding also provides newborns with essential nutrients that promote healthy growth. It is no secret… read more
Women who are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant can benefit immensely from taking prenatal vitamins, including and especially folic acid. Folic acid, also known as folate or vitamin B9, is a water-soluble vitamin used to prevent and treat… read more
I remember my first wiggly tooth. For days, I feared the inevitable day my mom would yank it from my mouth. Butterflies constantly fluttered in my stomach: every bite, every sip, every tooth-brushing session. Losing teeth was nerve-wracking. However, there… read more
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
With so many information sources in the media, many expecting mothers may suddenly find themselves overwhelmed with questions surrounding their pregnancy, specifically when it comes to their exercise routines. Is it OK to keep exercising while pregnant? How soon should… read more
If someone had told me as a new mother that I would someday have knockdown, drag-out battles over clothing with the little angel I held in my arms, I may not have believed them. But understanding how to let your… read more
Your child’s movement milestones are building blocks to his success — one can’t work without the other. These milestones that your 4 or 5-year-old should hit are extremely important for their development, both physically and mentally. The Affect of Mobile… read more
You’ve heard it a thousand times and read it in every article: family dinners are important. They help prevent obesity and increase grade point averages; they may even be the key to world peace! So you try, especially at the… read more
