Healthy Mealtimes: Feeding Your Baby and Toddler Right from the Start
Food is at the center of our lives. And it’s much more than the fuel that keeps us going. It can be a source of pleasure, celebration, and—sometimes—challenges… read more.
How Can Parents Ensure their Baby’s Emotional Well-being?
Mental health is important no matter what age you are, which is why it’s important for parents to be aware of their infant’s mental health. Early interactions with our environment and those in it greatly shape our emotional well-being, including… read more.
Mindfulness Practices for Families
When parents and children are feeling big emotions, it’s good to find some calm. Simple mindfulness activities can help. Mindfulness is noticing what’s going on outside—and inside—of us with acceptance and kindness. As mindful parents, we can be curious and open to understanding what our children are feeling and experiencing. The mindfulness exercises here are…
An Active Baby is a Healthy Baby
Here is a great blog from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children website where they answer parent questions around appropriate physical activity for babies. Does my baby need exercise? How do I get my baby active?
Tips to Help Your Young Child Build Relationships
Learn how you can help your infants and toddlers develop strong relationships with the people in their lives. “Through relationships, children discover who they are and learn to understand others…” read more.
Encouraging Good Sleep Habits
You know what it’s like to not get a good night of sleep — feeling tired all day, getting upset easily, not being able to focus. It’s important for children to sleep well at night because sleep helps them learn, concentrate, and manage their behavior and emotions. Sometimes, kids who don’t get enough sleep even…