Thereโs nothing like hearing your child curse to make you cringe in horror. The first time I heard my daughter utter a four-letter word, I was in shock. Where did she learn this? It didnโt take long for me to… read more
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Dapper In Diapers: The Evolving Cloth Diaper
These days babiesโ bottoms are gettingย an upgrade thanks to cloth diapers, andย people are starting to take notice. Withย the increase in popularity, a debate hasย sparked comparing cloth diapers toย disposable. The big question is, whichย is the better pick? For starters, alwaysย stick to… read more
The Ups and Downs of Fertility Issues
According to the Mayo Clinic, approximately 10-15% of American couples experience infertility issues, defined as having frequent unprotected sex for at least a year that does not result in pregnancy. About one-third of infertility cases are due to an issue… read more
Tips and Tricks For Easier Pumping & Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and pumping is a very personal decision. Deciding how long and whether youโll be nursing or pumping or both is a decision only you can make. This act of nourishing your baby can be very rewarding, but simplifying the… read more
The Pandemic Effect: How Social Isolation Affects Young Children
Itโs no doubt that 2020 and the impact of COVID-19 has affected virtually every person on the planet. For infants and children under 2, the influence of the pandemic may not be very apparent as their routines likely didnโt change… read more
Ewww! Gross Things Kids Do
Kids sometimes do gross things that shock and appall adults. These cringe-worthy habits are part of the developmental process, but just how bad are they? PICKING NOSES Children often stick their fingers up their noses to extract those pesky boogers.… read more
Beyond the Paper Route: Helping Your Teen Get Their First Job
Encouraging your teen to get a their first job might start out a little rocky, but they will be thankful in the long run! It is so important to teach our children the importance of working hard for what they… read more
The Next Big Thing: Birding!
Does your kiddo have a love of all things nature? If they do, this is the perfect age to introduce them to the world of birding. What is birding? Birding is observing birds in their natural habitat and actively pursuing… read more
How to Monitor Your Tween and Internet Challenges
As a parent of tweens navigating uncharted waters with social media and the internet, new trends have appeared that make your job even more difficult. Most of us have heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised money for ALS… read more
Ready, Set, Swim: When Can I Start Swim Training My Baby?
When Nicole Beasley Beckerโs then one-year-old son began jumping in the pool without warning, she knew she and her husband had to take action with swim training. โHe had no fear and would just jump in to the pool without… read more