"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
School age children seem too young to be anxious about things that are fundamentally out of one’s control, or so I thought when my daughter started talking about things that worried her. But mild cases of childhood anxiety are common. If you’ve got a worrisome little one at home, here are some books and resources, recommended by Dr. Samantha Ball, DO, that can help.
It’s time to buy a game system for your child, but with so many options out there, where does one begin? We’ve done a bit of research so you’ll have a place to start. Here’s a rundown of what gaming systems are available and good for younger kids, and what games to consider for beginnings.
Picky eaters: the struggle for parents is real. If you have one of these on your hands and have exhausted your efforts for patients, understanding, and bribery for the moment, here are a few ways to sneak in a few extra vitamins, minerals and fiber, without them knowing.
Three of my children were early talkers. That’s why it was so surprising when my fourth baby hit an all-important language development milestone around 12 months, but he didn’t say a word. Language delays are the most common type of developmental delay in children. And while it may just be a waiting game, there are things you can do to help encourage words in late talkers and keep your own worries at bay.
Starting a new school year can mean big changes for our children. It is a time of creating building blocks and securing a well-rounded childhood, but there are a lot of emotions as we close in on the first day, for both children and parents. Here are a few things that we, as parents, can do to help prepare our little ones and ourselves for the start of the school year.
There’s really no amount of baby guides, birthing classes, and friendly advice that can wholly and altogether prepare new parents for what things will be like when their baby arrives. It’s an experience unlike any other that’ll totally change your world—in a good way. There are lots of worries for parents down the road, but here are 8 newborn things that are ordinarily completely normal and shouldn’t be added to your list of worries.
Cradle cap is a term I’d never heard before until I became a mom. In fact, I was so smitten with the new little baby in my arms and so worried about his delicateness that I didn’t even notice his cradle cap until the pediatrician pointed it out. Turns our cradle cap is extremely common in infants. Here’s what you should know and what you can do.
Last year we were in the midst of a pandemic, so this year, with restrictions easing, I’m feeling the pressure to make our summer a memorable one. Activities like flying a kite and having ice cream for dinner make my summer bucket list. What else makes the list?
