Preparing For Delivery
Preparing for Delivery If you were to ask a mother if childbirth was at all like it is on TV, she would probably say “absolutely not”. The rushing around the house, throwing things into the car, and the sudden onset of labor are not as …
Safe Infant Sleep
Safe Infant Sleep Becoming a parent for the first time is a whirlwind. Between organizing doctor’s visits, taking vitamins, picking out strollers, and baby-proofing the home, there are a lot of things to get into order before ever bringing a baby home. A top priority …
RSV Season: Keeping Infants Safe
RSV Season: Keeping Infants Safe The start of the cooler seasons brings the onset of cold, flu, and other illness outbreaks. One outbreak, in particular, poses a significant threat to infants. Though RSV can appear as a common or mild cold, it can be dangerous …
Bone Health for Children
Children Bone Health When it comes to bone health and talking about the importance of strong bones, we typically think of people in adulthood. However, bone health is extremely important in early childhood. When we lay a solid foundation for bone health for children, then …
Hidden Food Allergens Around You
Hidden Food Allergens Around You The month of September is dedicated to food safety awareness. Food safety ensures that you follow guidelines to ensure that the consumption of prepared food is safe and free of contaminants that cause illness or injury. While anyone can become …
Talking to your Teen About Suicide
Talking to your Teen About Suicide When it comes to your teenage children, there are many topics that you as a parent feel are necessary to teach them in order for them to remain happy, and healthy and set them up for a promising future. …
Pink Eye in Children
Pink Eye in Children The month of August means many things for children. From going back to school to starting a new season of sports, August brings in changes and new routines for kids. August is also recognized as Children’s eye health and safety month. …
Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers
Breastfeeding Week: Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers The first week of August is dedicated to breastfeeding and the struggles and victories that come along with the breastfeeding journey. The benefits of breastfeeding are countless, but breastfeeding does require a tremendous amount of strength and perseverance. This week …
Children’s Sleep Routines
Back to School Sleep Routines For school-aged kids, one of the best parts of summer break is being able to stay up late. Whether it’s weekly sleepovers, movie nights, or family game nights that go late into the night, your children may have disregarded their …
Youth Sports Week
Celebrate Youth Sports Week July 20-26 is named Youth Sports Week. It is dedicated to bringing awareness to fitness for children. Additionally, it promotes the importance of youth sports and encourages local municipalities to continue their youth sports programs. Let’s celebrate Youth Sports Week by …
