I’ve come down with an incurable case of the travel bug. Being in Europe makes traveling so easy, I just want to go EVERYWHERE! But then, reality sets in, and I realize it’s probably unwise to plan a six week backpacking trip through the Swiss alps with the kids. Oh bother. Currently, I’m obsessed with […]
Baby Girl Has Inverted Nipples
My daughter just had a baby girl who has inverted nipples. Is this common? Should she be worried? Answer by Dr. Walenz | Pediatrician No need to worry. Inverted nipples are common in both baby boys and baby girls. Many times the nipple will evert or come out with adolescence and puberty. Also, it is […]
Spooky Swamp Sensory Bin
We’re continuing to explore with glow in the dark materials, and I am so excited that we finally found an opportunity to break out the glow in the dark water beads that I got off of Amazon. I’m not sure how I feel about all of the ghosts and goblins around Halloween time, especially for […]
5 Water Transfer Tot Trays
We’ve been dreaming about summer, running through the sprinkler, road trips to the beach, and lots of lazy days at the pool. Can you tell we love water? Since it’s too cold for those activities yet, I’ve been trying to come up with lots of water play ideas for the kids and our daily tot […]
Dads’ Parenting Style Affects Influence as Kids Age: Survey
Dads who know the difference between authoritative parenting and simply being authoritarian enjoy a closer relationship with their children, even as these kids become adults, a 2011 study reveals. Authoritarian or authoritative? Unlike “authoritarian” parents who attempt to remain in firm control of their children’s lives, those considered “authoritative” set clear rules and instructions, but […]
My 7 year old daughter is showing signs of puberty?
My daughter is 7 and seems to be already showing signs of puberty. Her breasts have budded (they are very hard around the nipple area, is that normal?) her skin is beginning to break out and she is complaining of itchy bumpy underarms. Question: I thought I had until at least 9 or so before […]
