Earlier this year I dedicated an entire blog to the importance of “Tummy Time” for infants. Though infants are safest sleeping on their backs (the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome as …Read More

Last year an article in the Journal of Pediatrics found a possible link between a sick six-month-old and the humidifier in her room. Dr. Ammet Daftary, of the University of Utah, claimed …Read More

First let me start by saying I am not an obstetrician. I recently saw a commercial on TV about letting your baby go to term before opting for an induction. There are …Read More

One of the things I miss the most from when my children were young is reading to them before bed. I knew it was a quiet, bonding moment but, at the time, …Read More

For many families holiday time means travel time! Whether it’s by plane or by car, it’s wonderful to gather with family and create special memories for our children. But travel with children …Read More

With the Christmas season upon us it is time once again to decorate the tree, string lights around the house, and shop, bake and entertain! In part one we discussed tree and …Read More

We have received a lot of calls about the arsenic tainted apple juice and what to do. The amount of arsenic in the apple juice, although above acceptable amounts is NOT toxic …Read More

With the Christmas season upon us it is time once again to decorate the tree, string lights around the house, and shop, bake and entertain! Though it can be our favorite season …Read More

Many of you have heard me say, “I like good old fashioned floor time,” and “Let your child figure it out himself.” Many parents today want to speed up their baby’s development …Read More

You many have noticed that after babies are born their legs still tend to stay folded–knees bent and hips flexed. They were accustomed to being in this position in the tight quarters …Read More