Fun at the Farmers’ Market A trip to the local farmers’ market is a fun family activity that can be exciting for young children. With a festival atmosphere, kids will…
SHH… Baby is Sleeping, for Now As a new mom, I thought I would never get a full night’s sleep again. It seemed as soon as I would get to…
Beyond French Fries: A Parent’s Guide to Offering a Variety of Foods As a parent, you may have heard the advice to offer a variety of foods, but you might…
The time has come to start your baby on solids. What age is best? Is rice cereal needed? And what about baby-led weaning? We’ve got the answers (and more) in…
It’s 6:28 p.m.; your phone is ringing, the laundry needs folding, and the kids still need a bath… and then you hear it, “Mom, what’s for dinner?” This question can…
Regardless of your past exercise history, pregnancy gives you a great opportunity to start fresh. Forget the months or years you skipped out on exercise and focus now on incorporating…
When your baby turns six months, it’s a good time to start thinking about teaching them to drink from a cup. Why now? It strengthens their mouth muscles for talking…
Of all the nutrients a baby needs to grow and thrive, iron stands out. That’s because it’s needed to carry oxygen to a growing brain and body. And there is…
I’ve been helping women with breastfeeding questions and problems for over 20 years now and I have noticed that things have changed. Changed for the better! More moms want to…
Eggs are inexpensive, available year round, and they’re packed with protein and choline — a B vitamin important for good brain health. Eggs are also versatile. You can scramble them…
If you are returning to work or school after you have your baby, chances are that finding day care is on the top of your to-do list. As a parent,…
