Health Literacy for Kids: The Coziest First Step
What's something parents can do today to help there kids be healthier for the rest of their lives? They can snuggle up and read a favorite book. Really. Hear me…
What's something parents can do today to help there kids be healthier for the rest of their lives? They can snuggle up and read a favorite book. Really. Hear me…
If you have wondered whether your baby or child has autism, a first step is often an evaluation in the pediatrician's office. Yes, it can be the same pediatrician that…
Kids need time outside to play. Just how essential is time in nature? What difference does outdoor play make? Today’s post is a collection of statistics and facts about outdoor…
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…
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…
Newborns are full of snuggles, wails, and wrinkly skin. They also have a bunch of funny movements. For example, parents may wonder why babies flail their arms out when surprised.…
“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,…
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…
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.…
Babies and kids really need very few physical things. I always hesitate when asked what products someone "should" buy for their children, especially when it comes to toys. However, there…