If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!We all know that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is important for a baby’s overall health, but did you know that an infant begins to acquire a taste for leafy greens and sweet succulents long before she [...]
Young children, especially those newly-mobile infants and toddlers negotiating their surroundings, are susceptible to head injuries. While a bump or bruise is not uncommon and often requires little more than an icepack and a kiss, there are a few things that you should look for to determine if your little one needs additional treatment.
Decide if [...]
Although experiencing a cold or flu during pregnancy is quite normal and often the result of inflamed mucus membranes due to overactive hormones, a mother-to-be can feel conflicted as to whether or not she should use over-the-counter medications to help relieve congestion or fever. To treat mild symptoms of the cold or flu, there [...]
Hardly anything sends a new parent into a panic faster than a feverish child. A quick touch of the lips to your baby’s head and neck can give you an indication if her body temperature is higher than normal or not. For a more reliable measurement, however, learn to take her temperature rectally.
Rectal thermometers offer [...]
If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant and want to know when you can expect your baby’s arrival, follow this simple method to get an approximate due date:
Determine the first day of your last period. If you’ve been keeping track of your menstrual cycles, look no further than your desktop calendar.
Add 7 days, count back [...]
Reading aloud to your baby is the one of the most important steps you can take to promote academic success in her ability to read. Not only does reading help your baby to learn her spoken language, it is her gateway to discovering the world around her. The time to start reading to your baby [...]
When the weather turns cold and blustery, remember to dress your baby in the appropriate attire to keep him from becoming chilled.
Top it off. The majority of a person’s body heat escapes from his head, so be sure to cover up your little one’s noggin when the temperature is cold. Be sure to select a [...]
Introducing a new baby to a family that includes a dog can be a stressful experience for both parents and pet. While you may be wondering how your dog will react, whether it be with the proverbial “cold shoulder,” or a more aggressive nip or scratch, your dog may feel displaced if you don’t take [...]
A pregnant woman understands that a healthy diet is essential to her health, as well as the health of her unborn child. However, there are certain foods a mom-to-be should avoid altogether or reduce the consumption of to minimize the risk of food-borne illness from harming a developing fetus.
Eliminate the following foods altogether…
For a newly-pregnant couple, the idea of “life with baby” is filled with a mixture of feelings ranging from anxious anticipation to Zen-like calm. The second time around, mom and dad have a better grasp on parenthood, yet there remains to be a facet of their comfortable life as three that shouldn’t be ignored: how to help a child transition to her role as sibling. Here are five ways to help prepare a child for a new baby…
