By: Dr. George Lynch, owner of Cobble Stone Kids, a pediatric dentist office based in Philadelphia, PA At what age should my child go for his or her first dental visit? According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a child’s first visit should occur around 6 months after he or she has gotten their […]
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!
Business Basics: Creating a Routine is Key to Work-at-Home Survival!
By Jennifer Goldberg, mom, writer & editor of The Cultured Bohemian Now that your baby is not a newborn anymore and you have most probably gotten your schedules down, you are ready to move your business forward. You may be already back to work in an office and have gotten used to getting both of you […]
Business Basics: Going Back to Work After Having a Baby
By Jennifer Goldberg, mom, writer & editor of The Cultured Bohemian I believe all women are naturally adept at multi-tasking. There will be no time in a woman’s life when she needs that natural ability more than when she has a newborn. Think of all that you do on a daily basis for that newborn (not […]
Mommy and Me with Paint Make THREE
By: Liz Loizou-Smith, owner of pop up shop, The Barefoot Book Club, and owner and Director of The Creative Little Nook, a children’s Art Center, brings literacy and art into the homes of you and your children Well, any art project will do! Books and art make a great combination. Reading, Art and Creativity all come together […]
Tips for Parents: Reading with your Infant and Toddler
If you make reading a regular part of your routine, it’s easy to bring in these simple strategies into your everyday reading time. Getting the attention of your infant is simple because they feed on your interaction. If you notice when you’re speaking to your baby, they smile, they coo and they stare at you […]
The Gift of Reading for Children of All Ages
By: Liz Loizou-Smith, owner of pop up shop, The Barefoot Book Club, and owner and Director of The Creative Little Nook, a children’s Art Center, brings literacy and art into the homes of you and your children One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is the gift of literacy and art. It’s […]
Putting a Baby to Bed
By: Deborah Pedrick, Sleep Coach at familysleep.com Soothing routines before sleep is a cue to your baby that sleep is coming soon, it’s not a means to sleep. The actual act of going to sleep is the job of your baby. When babies become more socially aware (ie smiling) they are also making connections and follow […]
A Mother’s Preoccupation with Her New Baby
By Dr. Dana Dorfman, psychotherapist On September 11, it is impossible not to reflect on our personal experiences nine years ago. Six weeks prior to September 11, 2001, I was in the midst of my own crisis- the birth of my first baby. While elated and awestruck, I was overwhelmed, sleep deprived and hormonal. At […]