July 20, 2015
6 Signs of Potty Training Readiness Your child can stay dry for a period of at least 2 hours during the day and/or you child wakes […]
July 14, 2015
Looking for ways to encourage your baby to roll and sit? Typically, rolling skills develop between 4-6 months and sitting independently develops between 6-8 months of […]
July 6, 2015
Most parents love snuggling with their babies but they feel like at a certain age kids may be too old for “cuddle time”. This is not […]
July 1, 2015
Headed to a park or playground this summer? If so, keep these fun ideas in mind to foster your child’s development and creativity while outdoors! Birth-6 […]
June 23, 2015
From a very young age, it is important that babies be given playtime on their tummies. This helps develop strength in the neck, arms, and trunk […]
June 16, 2015
The AFGARS (Adoption & Foster Care Analysis Reporting System) Report for the 2013 fiscal year reported that there were 402, 378 children from birth through age […]
June 15, 2015
Let’s face it, as adults wouldn’t it be nice to be able to build a nap into your daily schedule? Sure it would, and some lucky […]
June 11, 2015
Ah! The moment when you realize you forgot to plan something for lunch or dinner. You are at a loss for what to make and everything […]
June 11, 2015
Father’s Day is just around the corner and that means it’s the perfect time to tell the special father in your life just how important he […]
June 9, 2015
They say the heart of the home is the kitchen – but often you have tiny hands pulling at you for your attention. You wonder to […]
June 6, 2015
In today’s busy culture, the demands of work and family are very real! If you are involved in community activities outside of your work, then you may have […]
June 6, 2015
The beeping of the alarm rustles you from your peaceful slumber—you reach out of bed and shut it off and wish that the sandman could come […]
May 26, 2015
Let’s face it, little kids’ hands get dirty-often! So teaching them when and how to wash their hands is an important part of their daily hygiene […]
May 14, 2015
Computers are everywhere! No matter which direction we turn, access to a computer – or more specifically “screen time” – is everywhere we look. In many […]
May 13, 2015
Breastfeeding a baby is probably one of the most amazing experiences that any woman can encounter. As mammals, nature created our bodies so that we will […]
May 12, 2015
In today’s market there are so very many choices for types of bottles and nipples that it can be overwhelming for any parent, especially a first […]
May 11, 2015
As new Moms, we are told that nursing our babies is the best for them nutritionally and helps to develop a closeness and bond with our […]
May 10, 2015
There’s nothing more frustrating than driving down the road with a screaming child throwing a tantrum in a car seat. We’ve all been there, and as […]
May 9, 2015
Good oral hygiene is important for your baby from the start. Before your infant even gets his fist teeth, you can use a piece of gauze […]
May 8, 2015
Mommy grows the baby in her womb. She and the baby spend all day every day together during pregnancy. Mommy feels every kick, every movement, every […]
May 7, 2015
As a parent you probably never thought of diaper changing as being fun or educational, right? But, did you know that you and your baby can […]
May 4, 2015
It can be exhausting to complete all of the tasks and demands of the day. Throw children into the mix and things can be even more […]
April 28, 2015
As a mother of three girls I can certainly remember the days of going through several shirts and bibs per day when my kids were teething. […]
April 23, 2015
Depending on your toddler’s physical development and needs, there are a variety of obstacles you can introduce to develop his/her gross motor skills. Obstacle courses are […]
April 14, 2015
A common question parents ask me is, “I hear sippy cups aren’t good for my child’s speech development. Can you tell me why?” The answer may […]
April 7, 2015
Many parents or caregivers discover at one time or another that transitions in daily routines can be very challenging with a toddler, particularly if that means […]
March 31, 2015
For most typically-developing infants, pediatricians will advise that parents begin introducing spoon-fed baby foods to their babies at around the age of 6 months. Generally, we […]
March 25, 2015
Children begin to communicate the moment they are born. From cries to coos, parents learn their child’s communication without the use of words. One fun way […]
March 17, 2015
Stairs are an important part of our everyday lives. Many families have stairs inside or leading into their homes. Other families may not have stairs in […]
March 10, 2015
Let’s face it, we’ve all been there, the 5 hours flight with the screaming baby or the kid kicking the seat relentlessly behind us. Whether you […]