Cold or Ear Infection? How to Tell the Difference in Toddlers
Cold or Ear Infection? How to Tell the Difference in Toddlers Seeing your child feel uncomfortable can create concern, especially when you’re unsure what you’re dealing with. After all, children under five years old can’t effectively tell you what’s hurting or what’s wrong. One of the most common conditions parents confuse is colds […]
Navigating Sore Nipples & When to Seek Care
Navigating Sore Nipples & When to Seek Professional Lactation Care Breastfeeding is an excellent way to feed your baby and provides many benefits for both the infant and the breastfeeding parent. For most parents, breastfeeding goes very smoothly. Others experience some challenges. Sore nipples are one of the most common concerns reported by new […]
Pregnancy Exercise – Four Things to Keep in Mind
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages all pregnant women to exercise for at least 150 minutes a week. However, it’s important to note that while pregnant, your heart rate increases naturally, so it’s important to exercise with this in mind. Low-impact exercises can help keep Mom and Baby healthy during pregnancy. […]
Hunger Cry Vs. Sleep Cry
Hunger Cry vs. Sleep Cry — Identifying What Your Baby Really Needs Your baby’s wail wakes you from your nap, and you rush to attend to them. What does their cry mean this time? Interpreting it can be tricky, but a few helpful hints can help you decipher the meaning. Why Do Babies […]
Food Play For Picky Eaters
Why Letting Your Child Play with Their Food Might Be the Secret to Picky Eating . . . For generations, parents have told their kids, “Don’t play with your food!” But what if that well-meaning advice is actually holding your child back from developing a healthy relationship with eating? As a mom of […]
Learning – Passion or Skill?
Learning – Passion or Skill? (and what else matters?) Is learning about following one’s passions, or is it a skill that develops over time with practice and hard work? The answer to this question may lie in the view that passion and skill are both important for children to broaden their intelligence and […]