You may think that just because you don’t breastfeed that you’re unable to utilize the methods of Attachment Parenting, Think again! Every parent can adopt these methods to raise independent, secure, well-adjusted children. When my children were newborns, the term Attachment Parenting (AP) had not yet been coined by Dr. William Sears. When I had my first … Read more about The Basics of Bonding through Attachment Parenting
Few parenting practices raise as many extreme reactions—from loving bonding memories to horrified gasps at potential dangers—as co-sleeping with your baby. What stand do the experts take on this controversial issue? Few parenting practices raise as many eyebrows as the decision to allow baby to sleep in bed with you. Just try telling people that … Read more about A Guide to Co-Sleeping: Good Nighttime Parenting or Recipe for Disaster?
What do doctors say about child growth concerns? Read on for the causes and the many descriptions of “failure to thrive.” Have you heard of the medical term “failure to thrive?” You may have heard your child’s pediatrician mention this concern if your child has fallen two or more percentiles on his or her growth chart over … Read more about Infant Growth: Is Your Child on Track? Understanding ‘Failure to Thrive’
Do you leave your child’s well-baby visits feeling confused by facts, figures, and growth charts? Baby growth percentiles are as varied and different as children themselves. Here is a primer to help you better understand what they mean for your child. It’s part of the normal routine of well-baby care: Your pediatrician measures your child’s length, … Read more about Understanding Baby Growth Percentiles – How does your child measure up?
A pediatrician’s guide to growth and developmental health. Wondering what your little one may be doing this month? Check this guide to baby’s growth and health to get an idea of your baby’s developmental milestones! This chart is not to be viewed as a rigid timetable. Though babies do typically develop according to critical periods, that … Read more about Baby’s First Year Development Chart
Paci, binky, soother … the pacifier is known by many names, beloved by many babies, and much agonized over by parents. But recent research has many experts rethinking what we once knew about pacifiers. Is a pacifier the right choice for your child? The pacifier—that time-honored baby accessory—is back in the news, being reexamined in … Read more about The Pros and Cons of Pacifiers
Newborns’ soft heads sometimes develop flat spots. These areas—often found in the back of the head—can be caused by several factors, including conditions known as plagiocephaly or torticollis. Prompted by numerous reports of babies around the country succumbing to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) as well as a strong desire to better inform parents about the potential dangers … Read more about Misshapen Heads in Newborns
Looking for ways to foster learning and bolster your baby’s brain? These 10 great activities will enhance your infant’s brain development. From building-block basics to Baby Mozart DVDs, there is no limit to what your baby’s brain can absorb in those first years of life. But what are the most important skills and strategies parents should be focusing on to boost … Read more about 10 Ways to Boost Your Baby’s Brain
Finding ways to play with your baby doesn’t necessarily require a trip to the toy store. Review our list of great fun things to do with your little one for inspiration and simple ways to enjoy your time together. As I new mom, I fretted over my baby’s firsts—her first bath, the first feeding, the … Read more about 10 Fun Things to Do with Your Baby
While scientists have made quantum leaps in genetic research, we wondered what else they might have learned that affects what our children may inherit from us. He’s got Mama’s eyes, Daddy’s smile and Aunt Edna’s earlobes. She’s got Grandpa’s button nose and looks just like you did as a baby. They’re just so beautiful that … Read more about How Genetics Influence your Child’s Looks, Personality and Intelligence