During the first few years of life, your baby will have frequent visits for routine checkups and illness; so selecting a healthcare professional you trust is important. These tips and checklists can help you as you make this decision. Decide which type of healthcare provider Different types of healthcare professionals are qualified to care for your baby: A … [Read more...] about How to Choose Your Pediatrician
Baby health
How to spot the early signs of autism – and how to prepare for them
The timing and severity of autism symptoms vary wildly. Some children show potential symptoms at six months old. But in other cases, symptoms aren't obvious until the children are almost two years old. A few children seem to develop normally until they’re 12 to 18 months old before seeming to regress. However, there are a few signs of autism that are fairly consistent. Here … [Read more...] about How to spot the early signs of autism – and how to prepare for them
There’s more to a “clean” home than what Marie Kondo teaches
Normally we think about health as it relates to food, exercise, and mindset, but we rarely think about how our home and environment can be impacting us. Kate Hamblet is an architect and founder of Balanced Home, Balanced Life, and Balanced Architecture. She's got some great tips for us to clean our homes (not in the Marie Kondo kinda way, but just as important- maybe even … [Read more...] about There’s more to a “clean” home than what Marie Kondo teaches
Too many tears? Ways for Mommy and Daddy to cope with colic
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Are you a parent of a newborn who has colic? Dealing with daily bouts of crying that last three or more hours, it’s no secret that your infant is miserable—but what about you, the person who’s attempting to console the newborn, only to have your baby scream louder? As difficult as colic is for a baby, … [Read more...] about Too many tears? Ways for Mommy and Daddy to cope with colic
“Kangaroo Care” and why it’s important
If you haven't heard of "kangaroo care," that's okay. It's what moms, dads, and most mammals instinctively do: we hold on tight to our new little babies to protect them and keep them warm. Unfortunately, in the modern world, some moms and dads aren't doing what comes naturally out of neglect or some misplaced notion that it's possible to "spoil" a baby. But even for the rest of … [Read more...] about “Kangaroo Care” and why it’s important