How much coffee can you have while breastfeeding?
Is coffee okay while breastfeeding? How about other sources of caffeine? Many breastfeeding or nursing moms ask about coffee, so today's post will go over the basics. I'll go over…
What Actually Helps Treat the Common Cold in Children
It’s that time of year. Or, these days, is it always that time of year? Cold and flu season. The season of upper respiratory tract infections. If your little one…
A Key Way to Help Language Development in Early Childhood
“Ba.” “Oh, you want to read that book?” “Yahhhhh. Ba.” “Okay, let’s read the book.” If you have a toddler, maybe this kind of conversation sounds familiar. To an outsider,…
Information to Help Parents Support Kids in Eating Disorder Recovery
Today’s post is about eating disorders. It's meant for families with someone already diagnosed. Maybe they're starting to think about eating disorder recovery. So, before I go on: if you…
Physical Milestones for 5-year-olds: How Parents Can Help Kids Learn Outdoors
Updated December 2022 For many families, age 5 feels like a huge transition from toddlerhood to "big kid" status. Children this age are still learning and developing at an incredible…
How to Prevent Early Childhood Cavities and Other Dental FAQs
Do you have teeth questions at your appointments with the pediatrician? Are you trying to prevent early childhood cavities in your family? Or, are there dental questions you wished you…
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Do you need to night wean to prevent cavities?
It’s a common question. A one-year-old wakes a few times a night to breastfeed. Perhaps this one-year-old has teeth. Should they stop night feedings? More specifically, is a baby’s dental…
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18-Month Motor Milestones, Achieved in the Outdoors
Updated February 2022 This post includes the updated milestones reflecting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) & American Academy of Pediatrics' evidence-informed developmental milestone update in February 2022.…
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On Wearing a Mask Indoors, Even When Vaccinated
Disclaimer: This post is not medical advice. Nothing on this website is, but I want to emphasize it today. This is my personal opinion as of July 17, 2021. I…
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Frozen Fruits and Veggies for Kids: A Great Idea!
We know that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables helps children be healthier. Sometimes it’s a challenge to find fresh produce, so we can't help but ask: What about…