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By Nicole Dreiske For decades parents have worried about the impact of technology on their children, especially in early childhood. Today, tech insiders are outing software and social media creators for making their products purposely addictive. In 2018, the World Health Organization classified “gaming disorder” as a mental disease. We all know the drill: limit…
With about 8 years of solid exclusive breastfeeding experience, I have had my fair share of challenges. I have struggled with flat nipples, thrush, foremilk/hindmilk imbalance, and more. But, one of the most challenging events I have had to prepare for and go through, both mentally and physically, has been surgery. With my second baby,…
Shopping for maternity wear can be a daunting task. Depending on where you live, the choices for maternity fashions can be pretty slim. Maternity wear tends to come mostly in “average” sizes, so finding maternity wear when you are short, tall, or plus size can be difficult. Even if your options are minimal, it doesn’t…
Read Across America Day is the annual nationwide celebration honoring all things reading, and while it’s great for building awareness, many parents would agree that there is more we can do year-round to encourage our kids to sit down and enjoy a good book. Of course, in this era of constant busyness, countless media options…
When you are pregnant, not only do you have to care for your own health and body, but you will have some very major decisions for your baby during pregnancy and in his early days and weeks as well. Becoming informed will empower you to make important choices for you and your child now and…
If you are planning to breastfeed your baby, it’s a good idea to do some preparation in advance. This can make it easier and more comfortable for you when you begin breastfeeding your new baby. This will also give you time to think about why you want to breastfeed and why it is so important…
If you were to describe the scope and sequence of a traditional curriculum in terms of how it relates to child development, I think we would see a large discrepancy between what is believed to be a generally broad age range for skills – and the narrow time in which it is taught. In other…
The market to pregnant women is certainly not lacking in products that promise to prevent stretch marks or make them go away. There are creams, gels, butters, vitamins, and more. That tells me that women are terribly concerned with avoiding stretch marks. But before you go out to buy the latest product to slather on…
Waiting to feel your baby move for the first time during pregnancy can feel like an eternity. You might experience stomach gas or subtle twitches, unsure if it’s your baby or something else. But when you finally recognize those unmistakable baby kicks, excitement washes over you! When can I expect to feel my baby move?…
What if your baby had a life-altering disorder? Would you want to know before he was born? Some doctors and midwives offer genetic screening, a series of tests done on your blood (not the baby’s) to determine if your baby might be at risk for certain genetic conditions. Genetic screening can also include an ultrasound…