Screens are an integral part of daily life, offering entertainment, education, and social connection. However, with this convenience comes the challenge of managing screen time, especially for children. Understanding how much screen time is appropriate for different age groups is … Continue reading
Spring Into Clean: Teaching Children Responsibility and Accomplishment
Most times, getting children involved in any time of household chore is just that: a chore. But if you make it fun and rewarding for them, you may find that they are more willing to help than you ever thought … Continue reading
How to Get Your Teens and Tweens to Dress for Cold Weather…
As the temperature drops and winter approaches, parents face the challenge of getting their teens and tweens to dress appropriately for the colder weather. It can be a constant struggle to convince them to wear warm clothes and avoid the … Continue reading
New Baby Tips – When, What, and How To Feed Your Baby
Trying to decide when to start solid foods for your baby can be confusing, you are not alone. We would like to take some time to go through some of the issues that can be overwhelming. The following comments are … Continue reading
What to Do in a Newborn Emergency: A Comprehensive Guide…
Welcoming a newborn into the world is an exciting and joyous time for parents. However, it’s also a period of heightened concern and vigilance, as newborns are delicate and vulnerable to illnesses and infections. As a parent, it’s crucial to … Continue reading
Frequent Check-ins with Your Kids Can Prevent the Harmful Consequences of Bullying…
Internet bullying, also known a cyberbullying, can cause kids to have substance use and mental health problems. In a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association it is found that frequent communication with parents and family dinners can help to … Continue reading
New Baby Tips – Some Frequently Asked Questions From New and Expecting Mothers…
What Equipment will I need before I leave the hospital with my infant? Before your infant goes home from the hospital, you will need a car seat, formula bottles (if you are not breastfeeding), rectal thermometer, nasal aspirator/bulb suction, and … Continue reading
You Know That Book You Read to Your Child Over and Over Again? Turns Out It Helps Them To Learn and Read Better!
Everyday parents are asked to read the same book over and over again by their children. Don’t fret though because it’s the best way to help your children learn new words says a new study by Dr. Jessica Horst from … Continue reading
Talking Directly To Your Babies/Toddlers and Using More Complex Words Will Help Develop Better Vocabularies and Communication Skills
New research presented in February 2014 to the American Association for the Advancement of Science shows that talking intelligently helps babies and toddlers vocabulary skills. This will help the babies and toddlers lean through context to connect words with their meanings. Longer … Continue reading
Bacteria, C-Section, and Breast Feeding: How It Affects Your Baby’s Health…
Researchers are figuring out why C-Sections and Breast Feed have lifelong effects on a baby’s health. It’s because of the bacteria they are exposed to through mothers milk and vaginal delivery. These bacteria live in the gut of the baby … Continue reading