Blog Topic: Health
Baby Fat – Yours Not Theirs
Shelia is an elementary school teacher who had her baby over the summer break. In the fall, while the teachers were setting up their classrooms for the next school year, one of the other teachers (a man of course) asked her when her baby was due. “My son is 9 weeks old”, she snapped and... Read Article
Brain Development And Learning
From the first moments after the birth of your child, it will become perfectly clear that you are the center of his or her whole universe. While that realization may be exhilarating and give you a sense of confidence, it may also be very frightening. To know that this tiny being depends solely upon... Read Article
What Is Kangaroo Care?
Kangaroo care is also known as skin-to-skin contact. It is a nurturing method of holding your baby during feeding or at any time. The baby (in only a diaper) is held closely against the naked chest of the mother or the father. Parents have probably been practicing this type of thing since time began... Read Article
Checkup Time
Taking your child to the doctor can be nerve-wracking and stressful leading in many cases to breakdowns and long crying jags. It can also be difficult for your child. The doctor will take a long critical look at your child and ask lots of questions to decide if your child’s development is on... Read Article
Battling Constipation
Constipation is a common problem for babies and toddlers. This problem can be a little difficult to identify but can cause major discomfort to your child. It can cause tummy aches, irritability and fussiness. I have even seen increased problems in reflux and spitting up during particularly difficult... Read Article
Worry Will Not Help
Even though you do everything right, something might still go wrong.
Nature, and fate will determine how well the pregnancy and the birth will happen, and if something is meant to go wrong, then it will. Even though you follow the instructions your doctor set for you, and even though... Read Article
Choosing A Pediatrician
At my very first prenatal visit with my first child I was asked who would be the child’s pediatrician. This question threw me for a loop; I was barely getting used to the idea of having a child and the furthest thing from my mind was who would be their doctor. I stood with my mouth gaping with... Read Article
Dealing With Stress
As your life gets busier and you become a mother you learn that there is never-ending supply of potential stress out there. The person responsible for putting the most stress on a mother is usually herself. Trying to balance it all can be overwhelming, but constantly worrying about every detail is... Read Article
Coping With A Cold
Being pregnant is a wonderful joyous event, most of the time. However, if you encounter the common cold during pregnancy (which is likely) it can be a bit unsettling. All of your favorite standby medications that you would normally reach for are totally off limits. You want to be careful of what you... Read Article
It's That Time Of Year Again
It’s that time of year again
It is that time of year again, school has started, kids are returning to daycare, and some of them always seem to be sick. There seems to be a million different bugs going around, no matter what precautions you take, your child will catch... Read Article