It’s hard to sit still in a classroom all day, regardless of whether you’re 5, 15 or 50! While classroom learning has its place and its benefits, there’s much to be said for the value and joy to be found when you learn by exploring the world around you. That’s why it’s so important to […]
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Five Tips to Help Your Child Not Turn Into a Pumpkin as Daylight Saving Ends
This time of year is all about sweaters, family traditions, s’mores, the holidays and the end of Daylight Saving Time. As the founder of Sleep Wise Kids, I help to guide and support families with their sleep goals from newborns to 5 years old. If you are a parent of a young child, then this […]
Twin Talk: What I Have Learned Since Having My Twins
My twins are turning 3 this month. I can honestly say that having them has been a non- stop learning curve. I’ve learned practical things, like how to prepare a bottle, to emotional things, such as how much it hurts you when your child is sad. Then there is everything in-between. I noted a few […]
Teleclass Re-cap: Supporting Your Baby’s Development – Why Music Matters
Music can play a powerful role in our lives, and for babies and young children, introducing music early on can promote healthy brain development. The impact of music on the brain is becoming a ‘hot’ topic in science. This week, we held a fun and illuminating teleclass with expert Deanna deCampos, founder of Eastside Westside […]
How Parents Can Help Their Children To Be Better Readers
You don’t need to take a course… It’s inexpensive… it is joyful and it will make a difference. You can help your child be a better reader by talking, smiling, gently touching, singing, playing baby games, reading aloud, reading and being responsive to your newborns – beginning at birth – for 15 minutes or more, wherever […]
Down to Basics with Baby: The 3 Toys You Need for Baby’s First Year
The concept of quality over quantity is quickly forgotten when expecting a new baby. Parents are showered with all kinds of toys that they simply do not need for baby’s first year. We all tend to over-complicate things. Why overwhelm yourself and baby with toys when it is simply unnecessary? A teether, rattle and two […]
Breastfeeding Basics: What Moms Need to Know – Teleclass Re-cap
We recently held an informative and important teleclass for expectant and new moms, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and presented by Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and nationally-renowned breastfeeding expert, Gina Ciagne. Gina covered such topics as preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives, tips to overcome some of the most common breastfeeding issues – like engorgement and […]
Twin Talk: Can My Twins Share a Crib?
Can My Twins Share A Crib? Yes – twins can share a crib in the beginning. Typically they are OK in the same crib for the first three months. If one or both of your twins are early rollers, then you will want to separate them sooner. **Crib safety reminder: no bumpers, pillows, blankets or […]