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10 Winter Boredom Busting Activites For Kids And What Experts Say About Their...
Photo by AllaSerebrina on Deposit Photos The hustle and bustle of the holidays has come to a close. The lights and decorations are all put away and the new toys of Christmas have lost their luster....
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A Toddler’s Overlooked Brain Tumor And The Signs You Should Look For If...
Photo by lufimorgan on Deposit Photos I remember very clearly my fear and anxiety the day I took my baby, only a few months out of the NICU, to her pediatrician only to be told there was nothing...
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8 Ways Stimming Calms Your Child’s Nervous System
Photo by serrnovik on Deposit Photos We all stim. We all fidget, tap, sway or move in a way that provide some sort of relaxation or stimulation. From chewing on pencils, clicking a pen, tapping feet,...
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The 2025 Children And Family Movies I’m Taking My Kids To See
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for children’s movies and family movie releases. Whether your child is a gamer looking forward to a major video game adaptation or following along with their...
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Ask Your Pediatrician These Questions At Your Child’s Next Well-Child Visit
Photo by SeventyFour on Deposit Photos It never fails. The well-check is over, the baby is strapped into the car seat, and the drive home is well underway, and then you remember: you wanted to ask...
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How to Navigate Your Child’s IEP
Photo by NewAfrica on Deposit Photos After my child was diagnosed with a spectrum disorder and was getting ready to start an Early Education program, that was the first time that I had heard of an...
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Doctor And Urgent Care Unavailable? These Issues Are Worth An ER Visit For...
Photo by minervastock on Deposit Photos One of my most frequent questions after becoming a parent is, “Am I overreacting?” This is usually regarding a medical situation. Does this fever really warrant...
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Children’s Books To Help Teach Your Child About Their Emotions
Photo by IgorTishenko on Deposit Photos Teaching children about their emotions can be challenging work. How can these tiny humans have such big, overwhelming feelings? How can so much noise come...
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10 Signs Your Child Is Struggling With Anxiety, And How to Help
Photo by evgenyataman on Deposit Photos As a parent, it’s normal to worry about your child. But, when your child is struggling, how do you know when it’s more than just a phase? Anxiety in kids can...
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Pregnant? ICU Nurse Warns To Never Ignore These 5 Symptoms
Image via TikTok/victoriakandcrew Pregnancy causes so many changes to the body that are bizarre, uncomfortable, and unexpected. It’s not just gaining weight and misplacing your center of gravity....
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Easy Vegetarian Tortellini Bake Recipe
Photo by Blair Nicole / ParentingPatch My family has been trying to incorporate more meatless meals into our weekly rotation, and this easy vegetarian baked tortellini has quickly become a favorite....
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Low Stimulation Shows For Toddlers, Recommended By Experts And Parents
The American Pediatrics Association recommends that no screens be shown before 18 months and cautions that even after this age, time should be limited, and programs should be high quality. Of course,...
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Choosing High School Classes? 8 Things To Consider According to Experts
Photo by creatista on Deposit Photos High school is a huge step for kids. They are becoming teenagers, spreading their proverbial wings and figuring out who they are and what they may want out of...
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Could Brain Scans Predict Eating Disorders In Teens And Young Adults?
Photo by MarkoAliaksandr on Deposit Photos A new study compared the eating habits of adolescents and young adults with the results of MRI scans and found a correlation. Correlations between eating...
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What Is Cooperative Play? And How To Encourage It In Your Kids
Photo by gpointstudio on Deposit Photos As a father to four children I’ve always been fascinated at the various stages of development for each of my children. One second they can’t hold up their own...
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“Bless Your Heart” TikToker’s Postpartum Plans Panned. Is This Realistic?
Images via Isabelle Lux/TikTok If you have the resources to spend the first week after your baby is born in full recovery mode — no picking baby up, no changing diapers, leaving all care tasks except...
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Why Do Babies Get Hiccups? And How To Prevent Them
Photo by miriristic on Deposit Photos The first time I witnessed my daughter hiccupping, I thought it was one of the most adorable things I had ever seen and heard. When her hiccups stuck around for...
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When Can Toddlers Have Lunch Meat? Here’s Why You Should Wait
Photo by romrodinka on Deposit Photos Isn’t it nice to be able to settle your child in his chair with a plate of food, and then sit down in your own chair with your own plate while he feeds himself...
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What Questions Should Parents Ask In The Emergency Room?
Photo by DragonImages on Deposit Photos When your child is sick or injured, and its severe enough to seek emergency attention, it can be overwhelming. Then, after a whirlwind of activity (alternating...
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Parents, Are We Making These Teens (And Preteens) Wear Coats?
Photo by xload on Deposit Photos How many of us have kids who absolutely refuse to wear coats, even when the temps drop below freezing? As a parent, it’s frustrating and concerning and might be even...
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