Many times, children will only make a visit to their pediatrician when they are very sick or need one of their vaccinations. However, this shouldn’t be the only time that parents take their child to the doctor. There are visits known as well-child checks that...
As infants start to grow up, they begin to start reaching many important milestones, including speaking their first words. Many parents are understandably excited about this phase and want their children to start communicating verbally with them as quickly as possible. So, when can you expect...
Potty training can be a very exciting and very frustrating time in any parent’s life. While most parents are understandably excited when they are about to be done with diapers, getting their children to that point isn’t always easy. While going to the bathroom seems...
Did you know that March is officially Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM)? This month was formally designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). During this time of year, schools around the country work to focus more on music education so that kids...
There are so many new moms out there who debate the same age-old question about their new baby—whether they should breastfeed or not. There is a lot of information out there about the benefits of breastfeeding, as well as some misinformation, and the more you...
Most parents will have a few of those moments where they start to worry about their child’s development and whether or not they are meeting all of those important early milestones that babies are supposed to meet. This can be an overwhelming situation for any parent, as you...
In today’s day and age, it seems as though technology is everywhere. From cell phones to tablets, laptops to television—we are constantly surrounded by screens. While screens can provide entertainment and even education, there's such a thing as too much screen time for kids. There has...
As most parents believe, crawling is an important milestone for any growing baby; however, it isn't crucial. And while many parents may see crawling as the marking of a new, and sometimes chaotic, chapter—there is no need to worry if your baby isn't crawling like...
Every parent wants to do whatever they can to keep their child as healthy as possible. And since many parents take vitamins regularly to help maintain their health—a lot of parents understandably want to know if they should be giving their children vitamins as well....