Summer is a time to enjoy fun in the sun and take a break, but many parents wonder if their child will regress when it comes to what they learned the past school year. While tutors, camps and school-based summer enrichment programs may be part of your child’s plans, don’t overlook the evergreen answer to […]
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Tips to prepare mentally for pregnancy – and beyond
Preparing for pregnancy is not only about making sure your body is in the best physical shape possible. It’s also about making sure you’re mentally and emotionally ready for this new chapter in your life. Bringing a new baby into your family is a big change. And many women can develop mental health challenges like […]
Music and your baby: How singing in the NICU helps bonding and brain growth
When your baby is in the NICU, bonding may not look the way you imagined. Instead of quiet time at home, there are monitors, medical equipment and many unknowns. But there is something powerful you can give your baby right now. It’s your voice. “It’s so important to interact with your baby to promote bonding,” […]
What is prenatal genetic testing, and should I get it?
With many advancements in medicine, you can learn so much about the health of your baby. That’s why when you’re pregnant, you can expect to have many screening tests to check for risks of birth defects and other issues in your growing baby. And you probably think genetic testing is included in these screenings — […]
Helping teens build healthy romantic relationships
Dating can be an exciting part of growing up, but it can also bring challenges that aren’t always easy to see. Teen dating violence is one of those challenges. It can include physical harm and also emotional manipulation, sexual pressure and digital abuse through texting or social media. Any teen can be a victim, no […]
Inside a dirty diaper: Decoding baby poop colors
From insufficient nutrition to allergies and infections, so much about an infant’s health can be learned from inside a dirty diaper. It offers a wealth of information, but many moms find themselves spending too much time and energy analyzing and decoding their infants’ stool colors.
