Nutrition, Behavior & More
Like many new parents out there, I read books and signed up for parenting classes with the hope of learning as possible about raising a happy, healthy baby. It was early in my pregnancy when I learned about the benefits of teaching sign language to...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
Heading back to work after maternity leave can be filled with many bittersweet emotions. Being a breastfeeding mother AND going back to work can add to the complexity. Let’s discuss some tips to help prepare you and ease your mind during this tran...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
Transition songs are one of my favorite parenting tools when getting my daughter to more easily move from one activity to the next. Case in point, our recent trip to the mall. As we wrapped up our search for some post-holiday steals at a departm...
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Infant Sleep
Night feeds are completely normal and necessary for newborn babies and young infants. Babies will drop in weight shortly after they are born and it’s crucial that they get enough calories during this time - even in the overnight hours. Newborns...
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Toddler Sleep
The most common age to show the signs of readiness to drop naptime is right around age 3. However, some toddlers give up napping as early as 2.5 years old, and others can hang on to a brief mid-day snooze until they head to Kindergarten, around ag...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
One of the topics parents come to me about most is to discuss their picky eater. Understandably, our kids selective eating causes charged emotions backed by the best of intentions. You’re likely tired of being a short-order cook. Like most pare...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
Relactation is the process of resuming breastfeeding after having a break – whether it was days, weeks, or months. Relactation requires a lot of time and dedication, and can be especially difficult if it has been over two months since you were br...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
We all look forward to a summer filled with vacations and day trips. Breastfeeding a baby during a busy, fun-filled summer, however, may have some challenges. Here are some tips to help you with nursing your little one through a busy summer. 1....
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
Picture this... You’ve just worked a long day and grabbed the kids from school/daycare. You are racing home to begin working furiously to cook a 20-minute meal for everyone. You’ve committed to sitting down for a family dinner together, so...
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Infant Sleep
First, let me begin by saying congratulations on breastfeeding your little one for as long as you have made it! Whether it has been two weeks or two years, any length of time providing breastmilk for your baby is beneficial for you and your little...
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Infant Sleep
The Snoo has become quite a popular product on the baby market today. "Is the Snoo worth the money?" is a common question we receive from expectant parents as they prepare for the challenges of newborn sleep. To answer this question honestly, we c...
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Infant Sleep
Yes, babies can sleep with a pacifier - as long as they don't have any external attachments, such as WubbaNub, or a pacifier clip. Pacifier attachments can pose safety risks during sleep. However, without such attachments, a pacifier can be especial...
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