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Congratulations, the day has come, and you are embarking on the greatest adventure of your life. As you are holding an incredibly fragile new life in your arms for the first time, an intense feeling of joy washes over you as you suddenly realize – you are a Dad. Then, just as quickly, a new…
In the past, kids seemed to be a lot more involved in sports than many tend to be nowadays. There could be a whole host of reasons for this. But the most likely is that kids are currently bombarded with so much technology that their attention often falls on video games, film and TV, and…
By Nicole Dreiske Here’s a 21st-century brainwave to carry your children forward – digital devices can be used to strengthen literacy and learning. Whether you’re watching a YouTube video together or guiding your child through a new app, you can use screens in the same way that you would use story time: to build neural…
When we become parents, a lot of changes. With a baby around, even your sleep pattern will look different. Your relationship with your parents has probably changed a fair bit since birth, too. Sometimes, that change can be positive. Many of us realize that we don’t appreciate what our parents did until we’re trying to…
By Janina Scarlet, Ph.D. It is a sad and undeniable truth that many children are exposed to violence, abuse, and terror on a regular basis. From bullying to school shooter drills, to high academic pressures, we are witnessing the rise of mental health crises in many young people, both young children and teenagers, along with…
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…