Teaching Children Empathy: A Guide to Developing Empathy in Children

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Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Prevalent Danger

If we work hard to raise empathetic children, they’ll develop a sense of inner strength that will protect them against outside influences beckoning them away from the proper choices. Empathy and “benevolent selfishness” are two intertwined traits that make up the heart of self-directed children — those who rely on their own inner voices rather … Read more about Teaching Children Empathy: A Guide to Developing Empathy in Children

Little Eyes: Vision in Infants and Young Children

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No More Pain: Hypnosis for Childbirth

Eye Exams All children should have an initial eye evaluation by a pediatrician within the first week of life. “A newborn’s vision is 20/200 to 20/400,” explains David B. Granet, MD, Director of the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Ocular Motility, and Associate Professor at the Departments of Opthamology and Pediatrics at the University of … Read more about Little Eyes: Vision in Infants and Young Children

Baby’s Brain: Educate yourself about babies brain developments

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Baby's Brain: Educate yourself about babies brain developments

Welcome to your baby’s control center! Take a tour of your newborn’s brain and learn just what’s going on in that little head. Your baby’s brain is made up of pinkish-gray, jelly-like tissue and controls all aspects of her central nervous system. The brain weighs about three pounds for an adult and just a few ounces for … Read more about Baby’s Brain: Educate yourself about babies brain developments

Infant Massage Techniques Made Easy

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Baby Massage: A Beginner's Guide

Massage Benefits for You and Baby Clinical studies reveal a long list of infant massage benefits for both baby and parent. Set the Tone Creating the right atmosphere for giving your infant a massage is as important as the soothing power of your touch. So before you begin your baby’s spa session, make sure you’ve dedicated special … Read more about Infant Massage Techniques Made Easy

The Surprising Benefits of Infant Massage

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Baby Massage: A Beginner's Guide

Being a new parent can be tough with new sleeping arrangements, a demanding feeding schedule, and the constant hustle and bustle that an infant brings to the home. Yet being a newborn is no walk in the park either. Your baby has lost his familiar cozy quarters, the food is different and requires effort to … Read more about The Surprising Benefits of Infant Massage

Month 1 Worry: Is It OK to Let My Infant Cry?

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22 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby

The most common medical concern for parents of 1-month-old babies. I have to admit, I didn’t enjoy my three children’s early infancies as much as I should have. Colic, gas, neurologic immaturity … there are lots of explanations, but the problem was simple—infant crying. As a new parent, it is easy to feel frustrated, angry, … Read more about Month 1 Worry: Is It OK to Let My Infant Cry?

Constipation in Babies and Little Kids: What You Need to Know

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Baby Stool, Baby Poop - What to Expect in Baby's Diaper

What to Do When Baby Can’t Poo When my son was a newborn, it seemed like he had a dirty diaper after every feeding. I went through 12 diapers a day and a box of wipes every few days. Then, when he was four months old, it just . . . stopped. One day went by, then … Read more about Constipation in Babies and Little Kids: What You Need to Know

Bringing Home Mommy: Preparing for Your First Days with Baby

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Bringing Home Mommy: Preparing for Your First Days with Baby

It’s a good thing pregnancy takes a full nine months, because expectant parents need that much time to prepare for the big event. But in the rush to paint the nursery, buy baby furniture, and attend to the myriad details of bringing baby home, a mother’s needs can often get pushed to the bottom of … Read more about Bringing Home Mommy: Preparing for Your First Days with Baby

Pregnant 9-to-5: What to Expect at Work When You’re Expecting

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Don't Take Childbirth Lying Down—New Labor Positions You May Want to Try

Being pregnant isn’t always easy, especially if you are working. Find out how to deal with morning sickness and job stress with the following helpful tips. Let’s face it, as happy as you may be about your pregnancy, being pregnant is not always easy! You’re tired, often sick, uncomfortable, and wondering what strange and miraculous changes your body is going … Read more about Pregnant 9-to-5: What to Expect at Work When You’re Expecting

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