When a baby comes out of the womb, one of their first typical activities is a bath performed by hospital staff. While the timing of this bath varies by location, it’s usually done within an hour of birth. But in… read more
Tracy Wright
How Breast Milk Can Help Alleviate Common Ailments
We all know that breast milk comes with a long list of health benefits for infants, but did you know that there are some other uses of this "liquid gold?" Breast milk has also been used as a popular remedy… read more
Ready, Set, Potty Train: When Should You Potty Train Your Child?
So — you’ve made it through the newborn phase sleep struggles and may feel like you’re finally in a settled place as a parent. But now it’s time to potty train your child, which can be a very grueling time… read more
Should You Be Worried About Your Child’s Attachment to a Toy?
Who didn't have a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal that they loved as a young child? In fact, a third of adults admit they can’t bear to part with their own childhood toy, according to research published in the… read more
Gagging in Babies: Is it Normal?
Most babies are ready to start solids at around five to six months. While this is an exciting milestone, sometimes the transition can be challenging especially when your baby may gag when trying new foods. “Gagging is a natural protective… read more
How Much is Too Much Sodium for Toddlers
Once babies begin eating solid foods, they will invariably begin ingesting more ingredients like salt and sugar which may not have been in their previous diet. It is important for parents to monitor their salt intake in their baby’s or… read more
How and When to Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
“It’s as easy as riding a bike ...” Oh, as if those words were as true to our tikes who are learning to ride those two-wheel bikes for the first time! When it comes time to teach your child how… read more
Eating Right After Baby: The Postpartum Diet
You’ve had your baby, and all your focus is on your new bundle of joy. However, you have just gone through a grueling labor and delivery process, and your hormones are likely out of whack. That is why it is… read more
Understand Your Child’s Growth Pattern, One Inch at a Time
Once your child is born, the one thing every parent is first concerned about is their baby’s rate of growth. Pediatricians use a growth chart comparing a child’s height and weight statistics to other children, creating a percentile number for… read more
Health Anxiety in Children: It’s Real and Needs Our Attention
Picture 11-year-old Joseph. His grandfather recently passed away after a long bout of cancer. Unfortunately, it was not without pain and suffering, for which Joseph got a front row seat. Now, months after his grandfather’s passing, he has started to… read more
