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Life with Your Baby...Sitting Pretty
Stop and think about it. Your baby's development is amazing. It probably doesn't seem very long ago that you brought your baby home. Then, they smiled for the first time. You... Read Entire Article
Life with Baby...On the Go!
Life with baby: you may not be the only one on the go these days. Your baby may be showing signs that he or she may be on the move soon. It may not be long before your baby cr... Read Entire Article
One (Baby) Step at a Time...
Oh, baby! Your baby's development may seem like it's happening in the blink of an eye. Literally. Within their first year, you have seen them smile, giggle, roll, sit-up, craw... Read Entire Article
Get Your (Baby's) Motor Running
Motor skills are all about your baby being in motion. From the day your baby was born, you have seen them move. First, in ways not quite controlled. Then, as they grow, in ver... Read Entire Article
Talkin' Baby Talk
You've probably had countless conversations with your child. These may include the moment you found out you were expecting (those heart to heart talks with "the bump"), to tho... Read Entire Article
Play!
When you were pregnant, you may have daydreamed of the days ahead. From the first moments when you would meet your child, to their first steps, and even thinking about their f... Read Entire Article
Baby Teeth
Ah, that baby smile. At first, it is all gums. Then, one day you may notice a little bit of white on the bottom or top of that gummy smile. Welcome to teething! Although yo... Read Entire Article
Grow, Baby, Grow
During the first year, your baby will grow and change in so many ways. What is born so tiny and seemingly helpless, will soon be a walking, talking machine! There are many ... Read Entire Article
Is My Baby Normal?
During the first year of life, there are all sorts of milestones and accomplishments that our children are supposed to meet. Every book you read and your routine well visits ... Read Entire Article
Best Bad-Weather Baby Activity: Reading
When it's cold or rainy or snowy, my favorite activity is turning on a soft-glowing lamp, grabbing a cozy blanket, and reading a book. However, while curling up and relaxing m... Read Entire Article
No More Nuks
When I was pregnant with my daughter and reading every parenting book on the shelves, I read in one of my favorite informational books that babies should be weaned off their p... Read Entire Article
What Is Autism?
Autism is considered a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It typically appears in the first three years of life and impacts the developmen... Read Entire Article
Infants & Outdoor Excursions
Infants. They are growing every day. Springtime is a great time to support their growth and development. What to do? Where to go? Start simple and small. First, d... Read Entire Article
Language Milestones: 0 to 12 months
Every parent wants to hear his or her baby's first word. From cooing and babbling to making short sounds and eventually words and phrases, babies learn to communicate with lan... Read Entire Article
Stranger Anxiety
Babies go through many stages of social development, just as they go through phases of language development and motor development. Between 6 and 12 months of age, babies begin... Read Entire Article
Autism: When to Seek Medical Advice
DO YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD HAS AUTISM? If you suspect your child may have autism, or any other developmental delay, you should get medical advice immediately. The earlier a ... Read Entire Article
Worried?
Welcome to parenthood. As if there wasn't enough to worry about already, you now have this wonderful little munchkin in your life, and all of a sudden, you may have new concer... Read Entire Article
How Late Can My Baby’s Eyes Change Color?
When you are expecting a baby, you naturally wonder who he or she is going to look like. Whose eyes is the baby going to have, and whose hair? When the baby is born and you fi... Read Entire Article
Developmental Milestones Checklist
Are you curious about the developmental milestones your baby may be approaching? Here is a checklist you can use to help you know what to expect as your child grows. Mi... Read Entire Article
My Mommy’s… er, Daddy’s Girl
Some days, everything I do is wrong. My little girl, 20 months old, will loudly protest her outfit, her food, her diaper being changed, any sort of activity I suggest, and e... Read Entire Article
Busy Baby: Finding a Class for Your Little Learner
You’ve made it home. You’re settled, and now you can’t wait to experience every opportunity being a parent has for you. One such opportunity is participating in some of the ma... Read Entire Article
When Baby Prefers one Parent over Another: Coping Strategies for the Less Popular
So, it started out as a joke. Your precious little one starts to cry when you pick her up and is only calmed by her daddy’s voice or touch. He gives you a hard time about it, ... Read Entire Article
Going Mobile: The Facts about Babies and Crawling
Attend any mommy and me class across the country and chances are you’ll witness the following conversation: “My baby started crawling yesterday, and she is only five months ... Read Entire Article
Fun Activities for Baby and Daddy
Dads can often feel left out of their baby’s everyday life, especially if the mom is the primary caregiver. It is important for dads to make time for fun activities for just d... Read Entire Article
Transitioning from Co-sleeping to Separate Beds
Co-sleeping can serve parents’ purposes for a while, such as making it easier to breastfeed or allowing for important bonding, but there may come a time when you’ll realize th... Read Entire Article
Outdoor Activites for Baby and Me
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and myst... Read Entire Article
Gifted Babies: Is there Such a Thing?
We all want our kids to be smart, and let’s be honest—most of us think our kids are pretty bright, but does the rest of the world agree? With gifted programs at nearly every s... Read Entire Article
The Boppy Vs. My Breast Friend
Feeding a baby can be confusing, painful, and frustrating – all at once. Luckily, there are a few tools on the market to help you feed your baby. One of the tools is a breastf... Read Entire Article
