Now that the summertime months are here, new moms tend to be extra protective of children when they’re playing outdoors. Protecting your children will always be a top priority for moms no matter if your kids are babies or toddlers. Kids will be itching to go outdoors a whole lot more now than during those […]
You might be thinking, “but wait, my toddler has energy 24/7, why would I encourage MORE of that?” And to that we say, “yes, mama, we feel you.” But here’s what some moms may not realize: we pay close attention to social and intellectual milestones and not so much to physical development. Vigorous physical activity […]
It’s summer! And aside from summer vacation, the thing kids love to do most in the warmer weather is play outside. When you’re playing outside with your child, it’s important to keep your kid safe at all costs. Kids love playing at the playground, but there are often hidden dangers lurking amidst the seemingly safe […]
The beautiful warm summer weather is rolling in again and one of the most important things to have in your bag is sunscreen. Typically everyone who is 6 months and older should be using sunscreen on a daily basis especially when spending an extended amount of time outside. There are a variety of benefits to […]
At the heart of any parent’s goal is the desire to raise responsible kids. It has a ripple effect of creating a world where everyone makes a positive impact on the world in which they live. So is there a trick to raising kids to be more responsible? Responsibility starts by showing kids how joyful […]
Do you currently read to your kids? Much like eating together as a family, reading can build stronger bonds with your children. It’s long been documented that reading to kids also has numerous cognitive benefits. And, in turn, the cognitive advantages are beneficial to children’s psychological well-being. Reading can also improve language skills, academic performance […]
Toddlers can be a handful. And although most weird toddler behaviors are actually quite normal, it can be hard to keep that perspective when she’s acting out and behaving like a terror. Before you put her in a time-out, there’s a new method that can be more effective. It’s called a “time-in” and it’s changing […]
You’ve seen it play out over and over: mom and dad hand-feeding a heaping spoonful of puree into baby’s wide open mouth. Obligatory airplane noises to boot because of course. But with baby-led weaning, parents take a very hands-off approach and baby is in charge. Your baby sits with a spread of finger foods in […]
It’s the scenario no parent wants to picture: your infant starts choking. And unfortunately with babies, the instinct is to jam everything into their mouths. The downside? They aren’t born knowing how to eat so chewing and swallowing takes time to learn. This means that instinctively a baby doesn’t know how to avoid the hazard […]
Do you have a picky eater on your hands? Whether your child is scared of a particular vegetable or refuses to eat anything thing that isn’t white, there’s no need to panic. There are several strategies you can use for picky eaters. From involving them during selection to starting small and rotating in certain foods, […]
With Easter approaching, kids everywhere are dreaming of going on the hunt for treasures, and then gleefully opening the fun, filled plastic eggs to see what’s inside. Just because you’ve stuffed them with chocolates, jelly beans and sugary treats before doesn’t mean you have to follow suit this year. This Easter, keep loads of sugar […]
As we inch closer to warm weather and summer activities, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its drowning prevention guidelines to keep little ones safe around water. What you may not be prepared for with motherhood is drowning is quite common. Here’s the scary news: drowning is the leading cause of death in […]