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 […]
Halloween Party Ideas
You can almost feel the electricity of excitement as they enter the Harvest or Halloween party area that you’ve prepared. Whether they’re in first grade or fifth, they bolt in with wide eyes, darting from corner to corner, to see what decorations, games and treats you’ve brought for them. It’s Halloween party time! With thirteen […]
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 […]
