Tips to make tummy time fun for baby, stress free for parents
Most new parents relish the idea of any activity that helps their baby grow, develop and gain strength. And for the most part, babies are pretty positive about those types of activities too - except when it comes to their introduction to "tummy time."
No-fuss tips to make feeding baby easy and enjoyable
Feeding a newborn is a collaborative effort between an adult and a baby, neither of whom have much education or experience in the matter. Regardless of how you feed your baby, it is an important time for bonding and nourishing so here are a few tips to make feeding easier.
Parents: Top tips for infant eye health
When it comes to infant’s eye health, nothing can be taken for granted. Here are a few precautions and preventive measures every parent should know.
SIDS education bill becomes law
House Bill 47 requires hospitals and nurse midwives to educate new parents on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Sudden Unexpected Death of Infants, focusing on safe sleeping practices for babies.
Consolidate the gear you need for your baby
Wonderful things come in small packages, as every new parent can attest, but how do you organize all of the baby gear products that welcome your little bundle of joy home?
What’s in a name?
It’s an age-old question: what’s in a name? The answer: it depends on what name you’re talking about. Each one has a history and a story. You can learn a lot about many names at www.socialsecurity.gov.
Slow to speak? When to worry
Some kids are early walkers, some are early talkers. When should you start to worry when your child is not age appropriately?
Summer means unsupervised time – lock up your meds
With the end of the school year, children look forward to a long break - and a lot of time at home alone. The National...
A weighty discussion
If your child is overweight, discussing that problem can be one of the most difficult conversations you’ll face as a parent. Sarah Stone lists several reasons why parents are hesitant to have the “weight talk” and presents compelling reasons for overcoming that reluctance.
The high-tech tongue-tied teen
Like many skills, the ability to meaningfully and productively communicate takes practice. Parents, here’s how you can organically teach your kids to connect with others—so that when they do become teens they can do more than shrug, grunt, and send another text.
