Jaundice is a medical condition that can occur in babies, children and even adults. However, we most frequently get questions about jaundice from new parents who are concerned with what it means for their newborns. What is Jaundice? Jaundice is a medical condition characterized by the yellow coloring of a newborn’s skin that typically shows […]
When Your Newborn Has a Fever
Did you know that newborns are not prepared to handle changes in body temperature like adults and older children? As adults, we have more control over our body temperature. When we are too cold, we shiver to warm up. When we’re too hot, we sweat to help cool down. Over time, newborns will develop this […]
Balance Improving Activities and Games for Toddlers
Does it seem like your toddler spends more time falling on the ground rather than walking? Kids can be experts at falling down. It doesn’t matter if they are playing their favorite sport or just walking across the room, your kids learn about the wonders of gravity. Movement is a way children interact with their […]
Spooky Lunch Box
Halloween, and October in general, is a good time to bring the holiday fun to your kiddos like this spooky lunch box! “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat.” As a mom to four you can bet your bottom dollar I will be filling this month’s lunch box with something […]
Identifying Babies’ Warning Signs
Do you ever wish your baby came with an instruction manual for troubleshooting the source of their behavior? Even though your child’s doctor is always a phone call away, it is important for parents to identify and learn how to respond to signs which may indicate a problem with your baby. Warning signs may include changes in […]
How to Make an Acorn Gem
Fall is here! It’s been so nice, but now we’re in a cold front. Dig out those fall coats, and go on an acorn hunt. My family went to a few local parks. We have a lot of nice parks and places to hike around Omaha. I spy with my little eye a pinecone and […]
Children Go Through the Grief Cycle During Divorce or Separation
Even though you may not realize it, divorce or separation will cause your children to go through the same stages of grief that you are experiencing. To the child it is much the same as if there was a death in the family. Each parent or child experiences grief in his or her own way. Using steps as an analogy, […]
The Complete Guide to Sensory Play
I recently had a friend ask me for some tips on how to get started with sensory play. Her son has a motor disorder and the doctors tell her that sensory activities would be good for him, but she isn’t sure where to start. It can be overwhelming. Searching “sensory” on Pinterest will generate a […]
5 Edible Busy Bags
There are so many incredible day trips in the area surrounding the KMC, we are surrounded by eight countries, live just 30 minutes from the French boarder, and there are a handful of large, historic cities within a two three hour radius just in Germany alone. We’ve been knocking them off the bucket list, Trier and Heidelberg last month, […]
15 Places to Volunteer with Kids in Omaha
As my children are getting a little older, we want to include time where we can volunteer together and give back to our community. Omaha has many wonderful organizations whose mission is to help others, and it is inspiring to serve with the people and agencies who give so much every day. It is always […]
