Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.
Eating a balanced diet during pregnancy is one of the most important things you can do to give your baby a great start in life and keep you healthy, too. But with so many food choices out there and so many nutrients to take in, many women find pregnancy nutrition to be perplexing.
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Pregnancy can trigger outrageous food cravings, and one of the most common among pregnant women is a yearning for sweet treats. There's nothing wrong with enjoying sweets during pregnancy, but try to choose treats that provide essential nutrients in addition to satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters, but the situation can become even worse when children are cutting their molars and chewing becomes painful.
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Weaning from the breast is a different process for every child. Some babies wean themselves without any struggles before they've turned 1 year old; others show no signs of stopping even at age 2 or 3.
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If you just found out you're pregnant, you're probably anxious to do everything you can to keep your baby healthy--and avoid anything that might put him at risk. There are plenty of conflicting opinions about the safety of exercise during pregnancy and this can cause serious worry in fitness-minded moms-to-be.
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Almost every baby develops red bumps on his skin at some point and most parents are left to wonder what the cause might be. Red bumps on the chin can have any number of causes but they're usually harmless and will typically clear up on their own or with simple home treatment.
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Virtually all toddlers experience bouts of diarrhea, which can be caused by infections, food intolerance, parasites, antibiotics and even by drinking too much juice. Most cases of diarrhea are mild and can be treated in just a few days with home care.
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New parents are often surprised by the number of vaccines that pediatricians recommend during a baby’s first year of life. Most infants will receive multiple injections at each routine visit to the doctor. You might feel overwhelmed keeping track of which vaccinations your baby is receiving.
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