May 2, 2016 | Family Life, Health & Fitness, Medical, Pregnancy/Baby
By Juana Hernandez, SRP Safety Connection Representative It can happen so quickly. One minute you’re enjoying the Arizona sunshine with friends and family by the pool and the next minute you’re pulling a child from the water and dialing 911. Last year,...
Sep 3, 2015 | Behavioral & Developmental, Pregnancy/Baby
By Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Consultant at The Baby Sleep Site® Before I get into this list, it’s important to define our terms. ‘Sleep through the night’ is actually a bit of a misnomer. Many of us (including pediatricians, authors of baby sleep books, and...
Sep 3, 2015 | Behavioral & Developmental, Pregnancy/Baby
By Michelle Saint Hilarie Every parent who has to take their children to a child care program, whether it is a center or a home setting, knows the challenges of establishing and building a trusting relationship with their child’s caregiver. One of the biggest barriers...
Sep 3, 2015 | Behavioral & Developmental, Pregnancy/Baby
By Denise Morrison Yearian Separation anxiety is a normal developmental stage for most children. It usually sets in between 6 and 12 months of age, and can last 2 to 4 months. For some toddlers, it reappears between 18 and 24 months and then gradually diminishes as...
May 27, 2015 | Back Talk, Pregnancy/Baby
By Devyani Borade When I announced at work that I was expecting and would be taking a year off to bring up baby, the congratulations, well-meaning advice and jokes came thick and fast. But then popped up the inevitable question: was I planning to return to work?...
May 27, 2015 | Medical, Pregnancy/Baby
Laurie B. Jones, MD, IBCLC As research shows, breastfeeding delivers a laundry list of protections to both infant and mother during and beyond the breastfeeding relationship. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that 77% of mothers in the United States plan to...