Mom Talk: My Breastfeeding Essentials
By Serena Norr I loved breastfeeding my two daughters but I didn’t realize how challenging – both mentally and physically – the experience would be. There was cracking and leaking…
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All About Your Baby's Sleep Habits
By Nancy Gottesman Which part of newborn care are new moms and dads most concerned about? “Everything!” says Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics,…
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DO YOU HAVE ANY TRAVEL TIPS? BE SURE TO LEAVE YOURS IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW! By Colleen Lanin My preschooler daughter and toddler son have logged many hours miles…
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Videos courtesy of the March of Dimes The first few weeks with a newborn can be a nerve-wrecking experience for new moms and dads. With some much information to learn,…
Continue readingThe 5 Most Common Sicknesses (and how to prevent them)
By Nancy Gottesman 1) Colds/Respiratory Infections Colds and respiratory infections are the most common ailments in babies and toddlers. While you probably average two to four colds annually, your…
Continue readingThe Toys You Should Buy Your Child
An excerpt from the new book, Superbaby: Twelve Ways to Give Your Child a Head Start in the First Three Years by Dr. Jenn Berman I am a firm believer…
Continue readingMilestones: Baby’s First Year
Courtesy of the March of Dimes Birth January 30 Meet Kobe. He was born on January 30 at 1:35am. Here he is on January 31, when he is about 36…
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How to Have a Happy Baby
You have so many dreams for your newborn baby. More than anything, you want her to become a happy, healthy adult. How can you know which of your parenting practices…
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By Nancy Gottesman By the time my son was 9 months old, I had gotten lazy about mealtimes. It had become too exhausting to race home from work each night,…
Continue readingThe ABC’s of Vaccines
By Nancy Gottesman Your baby’s immune system is designed to recognize and fight invading germs, called antigens. A vaccine contains weakened versions of these disease-causing antigens. The vaccine’s antigens prompt…
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