Breastfeed if you can. It’s not just about nutrition—when your little one snuggles up against you to nurse, he hears your heartbeat, smells your scent, is reassured by skin-to-skin contac. Look into baby’s eyes during bottle time. You want to … Read More
Try these tips to encourage the behavior you want in your child. Children do as you do. Your child watches you to get clues on how to behave in the world. You’re her role model, so use your own behavior … Read More
Language development: an amazing journey Although the first year is really important for language development in children, major learning continues throughout a child’s early years. And learning language is a lifelong process. In their first 12 months, babies develop … Read More
By Tamara Vahn, PTS, PFS, HBBA I recently polled a few of my friends, who are all moms or dads. I just asked them what do they need help with or what do they want to know about Fitness and … Read More
There are four distinct types of cough: dry cough, wet cough, croup cough, and whooping cough. It is important to know what type of coughs your child may have. Dry Cough A dry, hacking cough is often caused by an … Read More
Halloween can be an exciting time for children and with the distraction of candy and costumes, safety rules can easily be forgotten. In fact, research shows that distractions can increase a child’s chances of being struck by a car. Check … Read More
A major part of discipline is learning how to talk to kids so they will listen. The way you talk to your child teaches him how to talk to others. Here are some talking tips we have learned with our … Read More
Tips will help parents and children enjoy winter activities safely. In general: Children shouldn’t play outside alone. Establish a buddy system with one or more friends and have them look out for one another. Children younger than 8 years … Read More
What’s the best way to deal with night terrors? It’s scary to see your kid screaming and thrashing about in fear in the middle of the night. But while night terrors are alarming to watch, they’re not usually a cause … Read More
“Starting daycare can be a big adjustment not only for children but for parents, too! It’s important to prepare for this change ahead of time!” There are many things parents can do ahead of time to make the transition a … Read More