Newborn Screenings: What They Are and What They Really Mean

By Tracy Wright | April 27, 2022 | Health
The day has finally come—your baby is here. Warmly snuggled in his or her blanket, your newborn is perfect! But there are still some necessary screenings that your doctors and specialists will have to perform to make sure your baby is completely healthy. Newborn screenings are necessary to help “identify serious but rare conditions at

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Hip Dysplasia: What is it and Does My Baby Have it?

By Lindsey Johnson | April 2, 2022 | infant
What is hip dysplasia? According to the Mayo Clinic, hip dysplasia is “the medical term for a hip socket that doesn't fully cover the ball portion of the upper thigh bone. This allows the hip joint to become partially or completely dislocated.” The hip socket is made of cartilage at birth and eventually hardens into

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Birthday Party

Plan a Kid’s Birthday Party Without Breaking the Bank

By Selena Garrison | July 12, 2021 | Life
We completely understand the struggle of planning and executing a fun kid's birthday party on a budget. Thankfully, limited funds do not have to mean limited fun! There are lots of ways to cut back on cost, while still providing great memories for your kids. The most important thing to remember is that no one

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Social Isolation

The Pandemic Effect: How Social Isolation Affects Young Children

By Tracy Wright | February 23, 2021 | Toddler
It’s 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 didn’t change and they won’t remember it in the future. But what about toddlers and young preschoolers?

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Kiddos Pick Out Their Own Clothes

Do You Let Your Kiddos Pick Out Their Own Clothes?

By Lindsey Johnson | January 21, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Kids
It’s time to walk out the door and your child refuses to take off the pirate costume (or striped shirt with plaid skirt), mismatched shoes and miscellaneous accessories. In a sigh of frustration, you ask your child to change clothes into something more “appropriate” and you’re met with a tantrum. What’s the next step? Do

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Maternity Styling Tips

Get Maternity Styling Tips for Dressing the Bump

By Colleen McTiernan | November 12, 2020 | Life
As your baby bump grows bigger, it might be harder for you to find clothes that best fit your body. Dressing the bump can be a major fashion challenge, but luckily we have some maternity styling tips to help you stay chic, and most importantly, comfy! Don’t be afraid of form-fitting pieces Embrace the bump!

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Pregnancy Diet

Discover the Dos & Don’ts of The Pregnancy Diet

By Amanda Roland | November 6, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Expecting
Growing a little human for 9 months can really work up an appetite! Making sure you and your growing little one have the right nutrients throughout your pregnancy is so important, and that’s why it is imperative to know what you should and shouldn’t be eating while you are pregnant. And don’t worry, a pregnancy

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Bribing Your Kids

Find Out How Bribing Your Kids Can Cause Issues

By Amanda Roland | October 29, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Kids
If you’re a parent, chances are good that you have bribed your kids at one point or another. Bribing your kids is often a reactive response to a situation that has escalated beyond your comfort zone. This may be in a public situation where your child’s behavior may have you feeling embarrassed or bring out

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Babies' Language Development

How Does The Way We Talk Affect Our Babies’ Language Development?

By Olivia Pitkenthly | October 19, 2020 | infant
There’s something about babies that brings out this unfamiliar voice and vocabulary. Suddenly, we’re speaking in a higher pitch and making up words like “boogly googly” and “nosey wosey.” But, how is this affecting our babies' language development? Brandee Charles, a speech-language pathologist who works with preschool and elementary-age children, said this type of talk

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