There are two kinds of kids—kids who love reading and have their nose in a book at dinner, past bedtime, and when they’re supposed to be leaving for school. And then there are those who would rather do anything than read. For parents who look to reading for...
When your child was young, visiting the pediatrician was quite an event. You had to load up the car with the car seat, stroller and toys and stock the diaper bag with extra clothes, diapers, snacks and wipes. Fortunately, as kids get older, heading to the doctor is...
Best Age to Sleep Train I bet you didn’t know that you CAN sleep train your child even if they are not a baby! As a certified sleep consultant, I serve families with little ones through the age of 7 years old to help get them sleeping through the night. Most families...
You’ve been preparing for months for the arrival of your new bundle of joy – you took birthing classes, bought the essentials, and carefully curated that registry…but what about what you need after the baby arrives? The overwhelming majority of moms report a...
By Heidi Miller, MS, CCC-SLP, COM® Do you have a picky eater at home? If mealtime feels like a constant struggle, please know you are not alone. Recent studies have shown that 50% of toddlers and 25% of older children refuse to eat the majority of what’s on their...
It seems as parents today we spend an inordinate amount of worry over how our children measure up? What percentile are they in? How do they rank against their piers? Can they keep up with or get ahead of the pack? From infancy, we seem to place importance on...