By the time a baby is 1 year old, they have learned all of the sounds they will need to speak their language. Talking to your baby at a young age will help her to build a rich vocabulary. As… read more
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How To Help Your Baby With Their Infant Ailments
There are countless words we use to describe newborn babies: cute, precious, angelic, beautiful ... I could go on forever. Yet there are other adjectives we’ve all thought of but never said aloud: gross, yucky, smelly. When your baby has… read more
Choosing Your Grandparent Name
It is said that bringing a child into the world is the greatest moment of your life — a moment so overwhelmingly emotional that only one other milestone can top it: welcoming your first grandchild. Witnessing your baby, who you… read more
How to Baby Proof As Your Baby Grows
We can all agree that the most important aspect of parenting is safety, and as your baby ages, baby proofing should be at the top of your list. According to kidshealth.org, accidental injury is the leading cause of death in… read more
The Florida Bills That Could Give You More Time With Your Baby
On Tuesday, December 10, two Florida bills were filed that could be crucial for expecting parents, parents who are planning to foster and for those who are adopting. The “Florida Family Leave Act” referenced in the bills would require businesses… read more
You and Your Baby: The Importance of Skin-to-skin Contact
When my first child was born, I read all the books, blog posts, articles and personal testimonies. I also watched every television show or documentary on parenting and babies. Overwhelming as they were, I managed to discover some really useful… read more
Infant Weight Gain: Navigating the Numbers
At the moment of birth, babies are grouped by numbers— date of birth, time of birth, weight, height, length, number of feedings, number of wet diapers, etc. Numbers consume the majority of all of our lives, especially infants. These numbers… read more
Chiropractic Care … For Infants? How chiropractic care can benefit newborns
By Jennifer Jensen When their baby is unhappy or in pain, it seems as though parents will try anything to make their little one feel better. One remedy that might help, and one that many parents may not have considered,… read more
Insufficient Funds: Solutions for insufficient breast milk supply
By Colleen McTiernan and Lizzie Vasquez Breast-feeding is an important element of healthy development in newborns. Not only is it a great connection for mothers to make with their babies, but breast-feeding also provides newborns with essential nutrients that promote… read more
Supporting the Fourth Trimester: The benefits of a postpartum doula
By Danielle Spano You have waited nine months, and now your baby is finally here! And after just a few days in the hospital with the help and care of the hospital staff, you are on your own. This period… read more
