As a mom, I love summer. It is such a great time to enjoy the outdoors – beaches, parks, swimming and more. And as a mom and a pediatrician, I also know that applying sunblock to your little one (except babies younger than 6 months) is easier said than done and one battle worth fighting […]
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!
In The Direction Of Kindness
It was about this time a few years ago that I began the overwhelming process of filling out applications for nursery school for my son. One of the questions on many of the applications asked to “describe the one characteristic I most wanted my son to exemplify.” I thought about this for a long time. […]
The Advantages of Giving Your Kids Pets
If you are a parent, then you have probably wondered if you should get a pet for your child. Whether your son wants a hamster or your daughter wants a kitten, adding an animal to your family has several advantages. A family pet can help your children develop physical, cognitive and emotional skills, and the […]
Protecting Your Identity
Your bag is the repository of all things important – diapers, bottles and snacks, band aids, your cell – basically anything your children will or might need. Additional contents most likely include your credit cards and maybe even a check book -all of which contain loads of information about you and your money. One of […]
College Funding Strategy: Permanent Life Insurance
From generation to generation, Americans have taken pride in educating their children. Today, that’s a more expensive proposition than ever. In fact, college costs have risen faster than most other prices in our economy. Five, ten, or fifteen years from now, sending a child to college will likely test your financial resources. Yet, there is […]
Carefree August Memories
To kick off the beginning of August – which, for many, represents long, hot, lazy days at the beach – I thought I would share a passage from a beautiful book, called Life Is Full of Sweet Spots by Mary O’Connor: Marine biologist and author Rachel Carson wrote in her classic book, The Edge of […]
Promoting Early Reading and Comprehension: Teleclass Re-cap
In this teleclass, expertly presented by Amanda Lehrman, we discovered that you cannot “teach” a child to read. All parents do is provide skills for their children to apply when they are ready. Amanda provided ways to encourage this skill and increase your child’s early reading and comprehension. If you missed this enlightening teleclass, you […]
Summer Photo Tips While The Kids Are Still Around
We’re about 1/4 of the way through summer and in about 6 weeks, school may be getting into gear or at least almost there. So while you still have these precious everyday moments left, make sure you’re capturing this summer’s memories and not letting another one pass you by! After all, the summer should be […]