New and Expecting Parents

Common Culprits of Diaper Rash
Culprit # 1: Infrequent Diaper Changes
We have the best intentions when it comes to changing our babies, but sometimes things happen and that wet diaper stays on a…

Beaches, parks and backyard play: Summer is about fun in the sun. But there’s nothing fun about a sunburned baby. Little ones are especially vulnerable to the sun’s burning rays. According to the…

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, women who do not seek prenatal care are three times more likely to have a low baby birth weight and higher risk labor than those mothers…

Your new bundle of joy is here and you look around at all the stuff you got from your baby shower. Completely overwhelmed, you ask yourself, “Do I really need that?”Looking back, I can personally…

You've made it to the final stretch of pregnancy! Congrats! The nursery is finished (maybe?), you've settled on a name or a few names, installed the car seat, and have drafted a birth plan (or…

By Keisha M. GreenHave you ever been so overwhelmed at the end of the day that you find yourself crying like a baby because you just don't know what else to do? Or, have you ever driven somewhere,…

How to Part Ways with Your Rising Kindergartener
by Christa Melnyk Hines
For many parents, kindergarten signals a significant transition from the all-consuming baby and toddler years. Suddenly,…

Create Magical Moments Your Children Won't Forget
by Kara FerraroA child's birthday is the most anticipated day of the year. If your child is like most, as soon as the party is over they are…

By Mara Scanlon
I am an English teacher and a nursing mother. Recently, while teaching a collection of short fiction, I asked my class to discuss the adolescent narrator of one story. A female…

By Caroline Conneen
Yes, it is possible to return to work outside the home and continue to breastfeed your baby. Give yourself a lot of credit, because in many ways you are doing the work of both…