Stroller-Friendly Walks in NYC, Westchester, Rockland, and LI By Stacey Feintuch It’s rare to find a baby that doesn’t like a walk in the stroller. The cool breeze, the pretty views, the soothing sounds. It’s no surprise your little munchkin often takes a snooze on stroller jaunts. Still, the daily stroller loop around the ’hood can lose […]
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!
Parental Burnout: What It Is and How to Prevent It
Parental Burnout: What It Is and How to Prevent It Being a parent is no easy job. And that’s without the sky-high expectations from other parents, social media or even your own perfectionism. There’s a desire to do it all. But the journey to do it all often lands at one destination: burnout. Every parent…
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The Difference Between Cuddling vs. Coddling a Baby
The Difference Between Cuddling vs. Coddling a Baby Should you coddle a baby? Studies of babies raised in orphanages, left to cry in their cribs for long periods, have helped child development experts conclude: You can’t ‘over-love’ a child. In fact, babies devoid of caregiver attention, nurturing, and physical touch suffer developmental delays, both physically and emotionally. […]
Mental Health Issues That Affect Young Children
Mental Health Issues That Affect Young Children Can pre-schoolers really be depressed? When a toddler seems anxious is it the same anxiety that adults experience? What should parents do when they notice recurring concerning behaviors? These are just the first few questions we wanted to ask Dr. Rahil Briggs, National Director of ZERO TO THREE’s […]
Is Your Sound Machine Good or Bad for Your Baby?
Is Your Sound Machine Good or Bad for Your Baby? Sound machines have become a baby registry staple over the years because, well, when babies sleep, parents sleep. It seems that long before we learn about sleep routines and regressions, we parents have been taught that a good night’s sleep is crucial for the whole […]
PUMP Act: Understanding this New Law
PUMP Act: Understanding this New Law (and what it means for breast pumping mothers while working) Some of us mothers face multiple menaces in the workplace, but one major one is when you return to work after maternity leave and your company has not devoted adequate support and space to pump breast milk. And many…
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The Benefits of Baby Massage
The benefits of baby massage have been known for centuries, and Elina Furman of Kahlmi is here to break them down.
Mental Health Tips for Parents of Autistic Preschool Kids
Sheryl Frishman, JD, LMSW, shares her tips for caregivers of autistic children and preschoolers.