When you know that your loved one is about to go through the most strenuous event of her life, it’s only natural to want to help. Yet, somehow, many childbirth classes seem to ignore the crucial role Dad has to…
The CDC estimates that as many as 12.5% of children suffer from hearing loss from excessive noise. I don’t know about you, but I think that’s a startling statistic. Most of the time, hearing loss is a gradual decline that…
No parent should lose sleep worrying about SIDS. Yet, a recent study indicated that newparents lose as much as 44 days of sleep during the first year of their baby’s life. I don’t know about you, but that insomnia definitely…
There’s no doubt, the meet and greet with your potential pediatrician is an important appointment. During this time, you’ll be assessing everything that makes your doctor a viable candidate: his philosophies, qualifications, staff, location, and even his personality. There’s a…
During your baby’s first year of life, you will visit the doctor’s office at least six times. In many ways, your baby’s pediatrician will become an integral part of your new parenting life. You’ll discuss your baby’s medical concerns (and…
What if I told you that with one hour a day, you can dramatically improve your baby’s mental and physical development? As the benefits of skin-to-skin are uncovered, more and more parents and medical professionals are implementing this easy, natural…