Category Archives: Babies

Radon: Be aware of the dangers in your home

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

January has arrived! At this time of year, many of us are motivated to make positive changes for our families, improve our health and get off to a fresh start. In my home, there has been more activity in the … Continue reading →

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Babywearing a bundle of benefits

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

My first baby cried frequently. We spent many of our early days cuddling together on the couch. Actually, who am I kidding…it was more like pacing the halls, rocking in the glider until it squeaked, replacing batteries in the vibrating … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy, Preparing to Breastfeed | Tagged baby carrying, babywearing, crying, parent stress, PMD | 9 Comments

A New Year’s challenge to all parents: Hands-free parenting!

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Paula D'Orazio

I hereby issue a New Year’s challenge – “Parents everywhere: Put down your phones!” Nobody’s perfect. We all do things that aren’t going to win us any parenting awards. I believe that (and maybe this is my feeble attempt at … Continue reading →

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Getting to the bottom of newborn stool

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

During your baby’s first year, you can expect to change about 2,500 diapers! It can be difficult to keep up with baby’s bowel movements! With all of those diaper changes, you may be wondering what’s normal in the newborn “poop” … Continue reading →

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The SECRET to blended families revealed! (Brady Bunch style)

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

This blog is the last in our 2014 series celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family. ♫ “Here’s the story…of a lovely lady…who was bringing up three very lovely girls”♫…okay – I’m dating myself here (BADLY!) but I … Continue reading →