*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 […]
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandparents Want To Be Only with Their Well-Behaved Grandchild
I am wondering what you have to say about the following situation I was reading about. A mother describes her two children – a daughter, 7, who is polite, well mannered, easy to be around, and her 4-year-old son, who is sweet, but can be a bit of a handful with temper tantrums and defiant […]
6 Questions to Ask Before Sending Your Child to Camp
The school year is winding down, and if you haven’t already created your child’s summer plans, you might be doing so now. One of the activities that many parents consider is summer camp. For some families, going to summer camp is a rite of passage. Whether it be overnight, half days all summer, or even […]
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 […]
The Two-Year Sleep Regression – No Joke!
In the baby sleep world, the word “regression” gets thrown around quite a bit. I’m generally not a fan of it. I think it’s easy to chalk behavior up to a regression when, in fact, there are often certain things that can be done to help adjust wonky sleep behavior. But two-year-olds? They are no […]
Hit the Road the Jack – Travel Safety & Tips for Babies and Toddlers: Teleclass Re-cap
It’s almost summer and that means many families are getting ready to hit the road or skies for family trips! Incorrectly installed car seats is the leading cause of death in children under 12. Parents often wonder how to better install car seats in their own cars as well as when traveling in rentals cars, […]