Child Development

Your baby has completed their first 12 months and begun hitting the developmental milestones at one year of age, which is a significant step as they transition from infant to toddler! It is the most exciting time when you see your child becoming more independent and communicating more with you and their surroundings, developing their […]

Wow! The time has really flown by, and now your baby is already six months old! It is during this month that you are really going to see your child thrive. This is the time when you will watch your baby hit some major strides, including learning small movements, picking up objects, and finding ways […]

At four months along, you will start to see your beautiful baby grow by leaps and bounds. It is around this time that you will notice that your child will be more alert, active, and conscious of their environment. It is truly a wonderful time to be a parent. Whether your baby is approaching this […]

At 2 months of age, your baby is still very new, and Mom and Dad are likely very excited about the growth of their little bundle of joy. This is the period where tummy time is essential, and sleep will be more important than ever before. Let’s talk about your baby’s developmental milestones at 2 […]

Getting your baby to sleep in their crib for the first time can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. With a few tips and tricks, your little one will drift off to sleep in no time. Here’s how to get your baby to sleep in a crib in nine simple steps. Key Points of Getting a […]

Dressing babies — particularly infants — can be challenging. How many layers are too many layers? Is Baby going to be too hot? Too cold? If figuring out how to dress Baby for sleep in each season seems daunting, don’t let it be. There are a few tricks of the trade that can help you […]

A parent needs to know what milestones they should expect in the life of their infant and when they should expect each one. The first few months of a baby’s life are full of many learning opportunities and much growth. As a little one ages, they will grow stronger and start to roll over and […]

Baby will do many exciting things for the first time in the weeks and months ahead. Parents anticipate these firsts; the first smile, first word, and first step are among the moments that stick closely to our hearts to cherish forever. Baby rolling over is another milestone parents look forward to. Rolling over helps your […]

Sleepless nights are a harsh reality for new parents. Between those 2 a.m. feedings and 5 a.m. diaper changes, you probably feel as though you are experiencing sleep deprivation. You might also be wondering if your baby is actually getting enough sleep. You will absolutely wonder when do babies sleep through the night? Ask a […]

The second birthday party is the perfect opportunity for parents and caregivers to spread their creative wings. At this age, children are just old enough to have their own preferences and appreciate a celebration created solely for them. However, Mom and Dad still have free reign to make the really big decisions. With this happy […]

As I enter the 3rd trimester with our 4th child, I thought it would be fun to share some tips that I have learned from our previous babies. Baby’s first month of life is exhilarating, exhausting and magical all at the same time! Here are 5 things to know for baby’s first month of life […]

I love, love, LOVE babies. Especially when they are mine. But there’s something else that I really love: Sleep. Unfortunately I don’t always get to love both at the same time. In the past, transitioning from the swaddle has always been a tiring process. But with baby #3, a friend of  mine gave me a […]

Is anyone else wondering where summer has disappeared to? I feel like this year it has blown by especially fast! If you are running out of some fun ideas for summer activities, I have Good News! New PLAY-DOH toys have hit the stores just in time for a PLAY-DOH Birthday celebration! Can anyone guess how […]

I have 2 sons, age 2 and age 1. We have regular pediatric check-ups every 3 months for the first 18 months and then every 6 months thereafter. Our pediatrician (who I adore by the way) has recommended our now 2-year-old see a dentist. Yet another appointment to try to schedule in our busy lives.  […]

Maybe your toddler just discovered that they can climb out of their crib (is anyone else not ready for their kiddo to have that kind of freedom??), maybe you need to make room in the crib for a new baby, or perhaps you’d just like to transition them into a real bed.  Whatever your reason, […]

  I always considered myself pretty lucky.  My baby would eat anything and everything.  Getting enough vegetables into her diet wasn’t an issue.  Then one day (seemingly overnight) all that changed.  My daughter was now an independent toddler and she had her own ideas about what she wanted to eat and even more ideas about […]

  So, I have a friend. Her name is Wit’s End. She tends to spend a lot of time at my house and to be perfectly honest, she is starting to really annoy me. Without going into the gory details, my three-year-old son is the joy of my life, but he’s also why I’m at […]

You guys. I’m about to embark on a daring journey. I think I am going to try to potty train my 18-month old and almost 3-year old at the same time. It may work, it may not. I’m open to the possibility that it may be a complete flop, but I’m really hoping it works. […]

For those of you that didn’t know, I just got back from a Potty Training Seminar last night, and it was held at the headquarters for Pull-Ups (Thanks to Pull-Ups® for sponsoring today’s discussion) It was so fun and I came back a little more excited about potty training (especially after getting to explore the […]

My first daughter was blessed with amazing skin. I NEVER put lotion on her as a baby and her skin was always beautiful and soft. My second baby seemed to get hit with everything: bad baby acne, cradle cap, and some eczema on her legs. I was excited when I got the opportunity to try […]

Sometimes my 2-year old acts in such a way that I feel like a complete failure as a parent. That, or I just realize that I really don’t know what I’m doing. Her latest things lately are to shake her pointer finger at me and say, “Mom! BE NICE!” anytime she doesn’t like what I’m […]

Something weird is happening at our house. Our baby is eating solids and she actually likes all kinds of foods! I’m so thrilled and I’ve been trying to think outside the box and come up with more finger foods for baby and toddler. This is our ticket. Our time. We must introduce her to finger […]

This post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. When Little #2 was two months old, she was diagnosed with Plageocephaly (flat head) and infant torticollis (favors turning head to one side). We were told that unless it was corrected she would need to get fitted for infant helmet therapy […]

I remember the good ‘ol days when I was out doing a fundraiser as a kid and I would come upon a door that said, “please knock, baby is sleeping.”  I also remember wondering why mothers were so paranoid about their babies waking up.  I don’t wonder anymore.