Some jokingly say that a parent’s job is to worry, but most parents come equipped with instincts that usually win out when there’s cause for concern. Many find themselves watching how their child moves, behaves, plays and communicates, looking...
It seems like just yesterday I was with my son as his very first pediatric appointment. The past seven months have flown by, and as a new mom, I frequently have questions for my doctor in between wellness visits....
This is Part IV in a series of blog posts by the author who has chosen to stay anonymous during her fertility journey. Click to read Part I, Part II and Part III.
Today is my husband’s birthday. We...
Children can be rather particular tiny humans, and what interests them one day can completely change the next. Whether your mini-me prefers balls over blocks or trains over toy trucks, child-led play (giving children a choice and following their lead...
As a self-professed baby gear enthusiast, I absolutely love shopping around town for the best products for my children, and it's even more fun around the holidays. It's without a doubt that I recommend Bay & Bee to everyone...
Little red hats prompt area mothers to be mindful of their own heart health
You’ve probably heard that heart disease is the number-one killer among Americans, but did you know that about 80 percent of heart disease deaths could be...
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month- as are most months, in our house. I've been a Vegetarian for the majority of my life; beginning Thanksgiving Day the year I turned 13. The last meat I ate was chicken in the...
Sitting in my car in the hot, dirty parking garage, hands shaking, I looked down at my phone and pressed my husband's number. He answered immediately.
"Well, how was it? Was there a heartbeat?"
"Um. Yes. Yes, there was. There were two."
"I'm...
As moms, we all have different strategies when it comes to our child's bedtime routine.
Some of us (maybe myself) turn into cold-blooded militants when 7:30 p.m. rolls around, as the ritual of bath time, soothing lavender lotion, a book and...
I was at work when I got the call from my dad. My stepmom was pregnant! The news was a complete shock to me. At six months pregnant with my first child and after spending the last 30 years...
Early last year, Michelle Brantley and her fiancé Bryan Mirabal were just getting used to the ins and outs of parenting with their eight-month-old son, Gage. They’d been through the sleepless nights, feedings, and diaper changes – so by...
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What an exciting time! You and your newborn are headed home from the hospital. It’s thrilling and also a little scary to take charge of this new little one’s schedule and all...