It’s 3 a.m., and you’re finally in a deep slumber when suddenly the wailing starts … again. Trying to pacify an inconsolable baby in the middle of the night is one of the most difficult challenges that exhausted new parents can face. The […]
Ages & Stages – Baby
Safe Sleep Environment
Book excerpt from Baby Comes Home: A Parent’s Guide to a Healthy and Well First 18 Months As most parents know, there are plenty of opinions out there on the best way to put your baby down for naps or […]
Building great sleep habits for baby
“Is she sleeping through the night?” Once you have your baby, you’ll be surprised at how many people will ask you this question. It’s a pretty ridiculous question, as newborns rarely “sleep through the night.” If your pediatrician is asking […]
My message to new moms
After having two kids, two-and-a-half years apart, I look back on the way things …
Enjoy your local park with your newborn
When you’re a new mom, it’s easy to get lost in the routine of …
My Baby Has What?!
By Sandy Pedrogao Now that you have a little one to take care of, you may have already heard of some common ailments that sound a little bit scary to you. But fear not, your baby will be OK and […]
The car seat dilemma
by Julie Graham Everything you need to know about buying and installing your child’s car seat Purchasing your child’s car seat for the first time can be very daunting. There is so much information on child passenger safety available to […]
Baby milestones
By Sandy Pedrogao Once you become a parent, you are constantly wondering where your baby falls on the growth chart. Is he meeting developmental milestones? Is he growing at an average rate? Is everything happening as it should? Here’s a month-by-month breakdown on what you can […]
Beyond the attachment parenting controversy
‘Let kids be dependent in a healthy age-appropriate way and let them progress naturally’ The divisive philosophy, which proposes that children become emotionally attached to caregivers who respond to their needs in a timely, loving manner, has dominated news headlines […]
Nurturing your baby’s brain
How parents can support healthy development Your baby’s brain is built over time: it starts during pregnancy, and continues through to early adulthood. And like a building, it needs a strong foundation. Did you know…? Your baby’s brain wiring is […]