Last week, we held an important and informative teleclass for expectant and new moms, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and expertly presented by Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), 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 milk supply […]
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Let Dads Be Dads
When I talk to clients about their sleep goals for their family, I often hear from Mom some variation of this request: “I want anyone to be able to put my baby to sleep, not just me!” or “My husband really wants to help, but my baby will only let ME put him to sleep” or […]
How to Treat and Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Ear infections are one of the leading reasons for doctor visits among children, and during the summer there is one type of infection in particular that accounts for a majority of the cases – swimmer’s ear. In fact, more than 40 percent of swimmer’s ear cases occur during the summer months. Swimmer’s ear, also called […]
Necessary Discipline vs. Keeping Children Happy
I want to discipline my child, but I don’t like how it feels. I don’t want to upset my child, but I know I have to start sometime Here is the secret to discipline: think about it as it is really meant to be. Discipline is meant to teach life lessons, to instill the idea […]
Baby Bod: Turn Flab to Fab in 12 Weeks Flat! S.O.S. Product Review
*This is sponsored product review Review by Sandy Chiang Baby Bod: Turn Flab to Fab in 12 Weeks Flat! is touted as “A groundbreaking self-care program for pregnant and postpartum women, no matter how long it has been since you had your baby,” and “…the first DIY program to bridge the gap between medical care and the […]
The Stomach Bug
A stomach infection, or gastroenteritis, is a very common reason parents contact the pediatrician. Most stomach infections are usually self-limiting. The concern with children, more so than adults, is dehydration from stomach infections when children lose fluids from the body. It is important to know what to look for and how to prevent dehydration. Viruses […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Spark Gift
*This is sponsored product review Review by Heather Wallock As the mother of two boys who is expecting a third boy, I am a little nervous about getting gifts that will not fit in my already very full home. I also have everything I could possibly need. So I was excited to review Spark Gift! The […]
UV Hurts: Preventing Your Kids from Getting Sunburn
Sunburn is the reddening of skin, which is the result of getting overexposed to the harmful ultraviolet or UV rays of the sun. Although it may look like it’s just some temporary irritation, it can cause long-term skin damage. Kids are especially prone to this damage, since blistering sunburns during childhood double the chances of […]