Virtual visits are a game changer for new parents. There was a staggering 2,532% rise in telehealth services this year—and many of the new converts are parents of infants. This should come as no surprise: Virtual visits have taken the anxiety and risk out of taking your baby to the doctor. By eliminating travel and reducing cost, telehealth can feel like a miracle for new parents.
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!
Sensory Play is Sense-sational
A great way to keep children occupied and learning is through sensory play!
What To Get That New Parent in Your Life
Being a new parent is hard work! With the holidays coming up, check out some great ideas to gift those new parents in your life.
A Parents’ Guide to Holiday Baby-Proofing
Lights, camera, action. Baby proofing is hard enough on a good day, but during the holidays in a New York City apartment, it can be totally overwhelming! Below are 6 ways to baby proof during the holidays by Rene Appelbaum, co-owner & founder of Baby Proofers Plus. Never leave candles unattended Be sure candles are […]
Reading Rocks: Storytelling Techniques for Your Child’s Success
Many of us already know that reading to young children is a good thing, yet we might not be cognizant of why. Neuroscience research has confirmed that reading aloud to young children stimulates brain development andlanguageskills. It is one way to help prepare kids for school. And studies have found that young children will develop […]
5 Things to Do Before Bringing Your Baby Home from the Hospital
There is so much to think about (and do!) when it comes to bringing a baby home for the first time. When you’re recovering from birth, caring for your baby and living off little sleep, you’ll be happy you prepared.
This Is Why New Mothers Need Mothering
The shift from being pregnant to becoming a mother happens in a matter of seconds and yet, few people emphasize the importance of preparing new mothers for this change. Sleep deprivation, 30 pounds of unwanted weight, cracked nipples, and a screaming baby make it nearly impossible to filter and organize one’s thoughts in the days, weeks and months after giving birth. At a time when a mother needs the most support and attention, she is often ignored and has to overcome her own pain, worries and thoughts and take care of her infant.
The Magic of Music: Language Development and Cognitive Skills in Kids
Recently, scientists confirm what teachers have suspected for years: music not only nourishes the soul, but it also shapes growing minds.