Many parents report feeling unprepared for the obstacles they encounter once the baby’s born, which often causes distress and feelings of discouragement. Books on what to expect can be helpful but the truth is that the baby has not read them. Sometimes the best help you can get is from someone who’s been there before.
Category: Baby
Congratulations! The wait is over and your baby has arrived. As exciting as having a new baby is, we know how overwhelming the first year can be! You’re in luck because here you’ll find articles, videos and events on infant sleep, feeding, schedules, work/life balance, the effect a baby has on your relationships, how to find “you time,” developmental milestones, and more!
How Baby Showers Work and How to Make Them Fun
Discover ways you can make your baby shower work and how to make it way more fun than any others you’ve attended before.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Update on Broken Family Relationships
A reader checks back in to share how the advice she received more than a year ago from Dr. Gramma Karen helped solve her problem.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandfather Is a Baby Hog
Dr. Gramma Karen tackles the problem of what to do when one grandparent is a baby hog, leaving little baby time for the other grandparents.
Is Your Toddler Exceptional? Here Are the Signs of a Gifted Child
Have you often found yourself wondering, “Is my baby gifted?” Village East Gifted compiled a list, included in this article, of common characteristics of giftedness observed by parents with babies and toddlers between 1 day old and 2 years of age.
Expert Tips: Causes of Baby Constipation & How to Relieve It
In this article, Dr. Harvey Karp explores baby constipation, and to do about it. Your baby may be constipated if they have hard or pellet-like poops and grunt/cry when it’s time to poop. Typically, babies poop two to three times per day, or even four to five times per day for some infants. If your baby has not pooped in two to three days, then it’s a good idea to call the doctor. Dr. Karp also provides tips to try at home.
What Is a Child Life Specialist?
Child life specialists are highly trained healthcare workers who are usually employed by hospitals. They work with children and their families to ease discomfort during hospital visits.
Bassinet or Crib: Which Is Better for Your Baby?
When it comes to the bedding for your toddler, you can choose either a bassinet or a crib. Here are some differences between the two.