One of my favorite parenting experts is Dr. Harvey Karp, the beloved author of the Happiest Baby/Toddler on the Block. He saved me when my son had colic and kept me sane when my other son went through the “terrible twos.” When I was knee deep in the infant/toddler stages, I would have taken meeting […]
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How much should my toddler be eating?
Toddlers generally eat less at a meal and snack more because they are so busy focusing on moving and self help skills- “do it myself” – including choosing how much they will eat.
Do babies need water?
During the 1st 6 months of life breast milk or formula provide all the water and nutrition babies need. Around 6 months you should start to give 2 to 4 ounces of water twice a day between feeds and meals.
My emotions & mood swings are everywhere; why?!
Ah…..pregnancy emotions! It seems we can go from worrying, to forgetting, to sentimental tears, grand elation, and woefulness all within our forty weeks of expecting, and sometimes all within the course of one day!
Yoga Tips for Traveling With Children
So, you are thinking of the best way to travel with your little one’s and all I can suggest is to remember that with any child, it is about the journey not the destination.
My toddler bites- help!
Toddlers bite. In fact lots of toddlers bite. So it is really important to remember that you are not alone.
I’m Losing My Hair!
After delivery, as our body adjusts and our hormones estrogen levels begin to reduce, our bodies go through a period of adjustment.
Self Control, Redshirting & Breastfeeding: The Brain Connection
Sandra, former editor in chief of Nature Neuroscience, shared with us her incredibly information findings on how our child’s brain works in conjunction with some of the larger parenting issues we face today.