There are still plenty of myths about pregnancy that are circulated regularly – from what you should and shouldn’t eat, to how to predict your baby’s sex, to safety. Here we look at some of the most popular pregnancy myths out there and dispel them with the facts.
Category: col1
Newborn and Toddler Winter Essentials
“What do you do with a newborn in the winter?” seems to be one of the most frequently Googled questions by new moms before the chilly wind hits the town. I asked the web the same question six years ago after delivering my twins. Back then, we used to live in Denver, where temperature can […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Interview with Ed Leuchs
Another awesome interview from Dr. Gramma Karen and her friend and colleague, Ed Leuchs. They touch on important topics such as voting and grandparents raising their grandchildren – a must read with some great information.
Using Labor Mantras and Birth Affirmations for Pain Management
Sometimes in class when I announce we are going to work on mantras as a pain management tool, I get some eye rolling, as if I am asking the students to start bowing down to Buddha. While mantras in their true sense are from the Vedic Hinduism period and chanted in sanskrit, the mantras we […]
Food Allergies on the Rise: This Is How to Reduce the Risk
Food allergies are becoming more and more common nowadays. Here is how to tell if your kid is having some sort of reaction to something they ate.
What Is the Best Learning Environment for Your Child?
As the beginning of another school year is upon us, it is never too early to begin thinking about where your little one will be going to school. I recently went through this process when deciding what would be the best learning environment for my child. From my experience, early planning is important, especially for […]
5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep While Traveling with Kids
Traveling with children may seem like a nightmare beforehand, but it’s an exciting time for the whole family! Check out these awesome tips on how to sleep well while traveling with your little ones.
When the Older Sibling is Hurting the Baby
My child is hitting our 10 month old. I am trying to be understanding about this but he is 3 and big and I don’t want him to hurt the baby. What to do? Ahhhh, yes, sibling rivalry begins. It is tough to be the big sibling, with everyone fawning all over the baby, sigh. […]