We all know that swim lessons are vital for children’s safety. The countless stories of tragedies occurring during fun summer days at the pool or on the lake are heartbreaking. But most often, they are preventable.1 As a Florida mom,…
Dehydration in babies is a serious matter that can escalate quickly if not properly addressed. Understanding its causes, spotting the signs, knowing how to treat it, and taking steps to prevent it are important for parents (and any caregiver of…
When I worked as a nurse in the NICU, many moms requested that we not offer pacifiers to their newborns. These parents had heard that pacifiers and breastfeeding don’t mix, and they wanted to optimize their chances of successful breastfeeding…
Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs in the world, and even those of us who give it our all sometimes miss the mark; things we say or do can be so subtle we don’t realize we’re…
Your child says, “I’m hungry,” and you grab them a snack. They say “I’m bored,” and you find a way to entertain them. But when should the butler treatment end? When is it time to teach your child how to…
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible I don’t know about you, but I always knew, even as a child, that I wanted to be a mom. My dream was to grow up and have kids, create special family traditions, and…
Let’s face it . . . none of us are perfect, not us and certainly not our children. As they grow and develop, it’s normal for kids to engage in challenging or bratty behaviors. Being bossy or rude, answering back,…
Traveling as a family is hard enough, but add a baby into the mix and your trip can go from fantastic to frightful in a heartbeat. Thankfully, parents from all over the world have gone before us and figured out…
Being a mom is hard. Being a new mom is harder. Nothing prepares you for the joy and awe (shock and terror) of holding your baby for the first time, regardless of how they made their way into your arms.…
A parent’s endless love for their baby can feel like a one-way street. Despite doing everything you can to keep this little blob happy, sometimes your babe just won’t stop screaming in your face, and that’s when you might start…