Free Symptom Tracker Printable: The Best Way to Log Symptoms
If you or your child have ongoing health issues, just scheduling a doctor’s visit is stressful enough. Arriving and trying to explain everything is even harder. How can the appointment…
17 Gross Motor Activities for Your Infant (0-12 months)
Wondering what to do to help a baby's physical development? A baby uses gross motor skills when they use their large muscle groups. Think arms, legs, and trunk. So, how…
Foot Pain at Night in Children: Growing Pains or a Reason to Worry?
It's after bedtime. Everyone is tucked in and nearly asleep. Then, there's a wail from a child's room, "My foot hurts!" Why would a child complain about foot pain at…
How much pumped breastmilk does your baby need? (Free printable)
You've worked hard pumping breast milk. When the times comes to leave your baby (and the milk) with someone else for a few hours, how do you know how much…
Engaging Kids in Water Safety
What should parents know about water safety? Tragically, drowning is far too common among young children. We must remember that it is also preventable! There are a few proven ways…
Do braces help migraines?
If someone suffers from migraine headaches, they may look everywhere for a cause . . . and a cure. Migraines are debilitating. They dramatically affect quality of life, daily activities,…
Bloodwork for One-Year-Olds: 2 Tests Kids Need
Your baby is already a year old! This feels huge. With turning one comes a doctor’s appointment. Also called a well child check or a preventive visit, this appointment is…
Tummy Time with an Umbilical Hernia (and 6 more Umbilical Hernia FAQ)
Maybe you've been told your baby has an umbilical hernia. You're not alone. Umbilical hernias in babies are pretty common. They appear like skin-colored lumps that bulge out at the…
Lactose Intolerance: Are there long-term effects?
Lactose intolerance is present in about 70% of the world’s population. And yet, some information about lactose intolerance is misunderstood and confused with other gut disorders. I want to clarify…
Potty Learning Resources and Tips for Toddler Parents
Today, let's talk about teaching kids how to use a toilet, (also known as potty training). Potty training isn’t exactly a medical issue . . . until it is. If…