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 you go about your day, talk to your baby about the things you see and
Tips For Picking the Stroller That is Best for You!
When I had my first baby shower, I remember opening the big clunky box that held my first stroller. It was a Graco combination, where the car seat fit right into the stroller, so you didn’t have to wake a sleeping baby to put him into the stroller. GENIUS! Fast forward 17 months and we
Get Ready For Your Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist
It may not seem important to think about your child’s first visit to the dentist when they are still cutting their first teeth, but that’s exactly when the American Dental Association says you should start to consider it. In fact, both The ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child’s first
Get Free COVID-19 Testing in Gainesville on June 27
The City of Gainesville has partnered with the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and the Walmart Foundation to provide free COVID-19 drive-thru testing tomorrow, June 27. The testing will take place at Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Testing is available for adults and children 10 years or
#ParentHacks: Working From Home with Kiddos
Mid March, our lives took an unexpected turn, as many of us had to pack up our offices and move from the boardroom to the dining room. Not only did we find ourselves working from home, but also our kids came home to finish up their school year. It hasn’t always been easy, but us
When Can Supervised Bathing Go Down the Drain?
Bathing is a self-care skill that all children need to learn. It is not as simple as telling them to wash behind their ears and calling it a day, as water safety is a big issue. How do we teach our kids to bathe themselves? And once they have learned to wash themselves properly, at
7 Must-Have Tot-Approved Baby Spoons
It’s their first introduction to solids and a must have to learning to self-feed. Our 7 must-have spoons have been hand picked by moms and approved by tots! Mastrad Baby Lil'fork & Spoon Complete with its own carrying case and accompanying fork, this rubber spoon is BPA free and gentle on baby’s gums. $7.90, amazon.com
Elmo Hosts ‘The Not-Too-Late Show’ for Kiddos on HBO Max
Summer is almost here, which could mean adjusted bedtime hours for some and staying up a little later. If you want to give your kiddos some nighttime laughs, let them tune in to "The Not-Too-Late Show" by Sesame Street! This talk show will stream on HBO Max on May 27, along with other Sesame Street
The Joy of Newborn Motherhood: Nichole Rivera and Yair Garcia
The joy of newborn motherhood. Nichole Rivera shares her stories and experiences of what it’s like to raise a newborn baby. Nichole Rivera and Yair Garcia BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 3 months/ 1-13-20 SPOUSE NAME: Enrique Garcia Nichole Rivera is now the proud mommy to three children and shares that each baby and pregnancy was quite different.
The Joy of Motherhood: Alisha Berry and Kamry Rose
The joy of newborn motherhood. Alisha Berry shares her stories and experiences of what it’s like to raise a newborn baby. Alisha and Kamry Berry BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 1 year / 4-5-19 SPOUSE NAME: Brandon Berry Kamry Rose made her entrance into the world at 37 weeks after a rollercoaster delivery and a little visit in