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Understanding Autism

Most infants and young children love to be held and cuddled. This helps them form close bonds with their parents and other caregivers.

Babies and Tummy Time

Nearly 15 years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) first recommended that parents put their babies to sleep on their back.

Limit Your Child’s Sugar Consumption

While your child may beg for sugary sweets, they’re usually a poor choice nutritionally and bad for young teeth.

Blocked Tear Duct in Babies

In some babies, the openings into the nasolacrimal duct have not formed properly. This causes a blockage and the tears have no place to drain.

Stages of Play in Children

As one can expect, children at different ages do not all play the same way. There are distinct stages that children go through as they grow. Each stage is very important to the development of the next.

The Dos and Don’ts of Fighting a Fever

When your child’s temperature rises, you worry. But a fever is a sign that the body is battling germs. In fact it can be beneficial by kicking the immune system into high gear and creating a less-than-ideal environment for illness to thrive.

Age Appropriate Chores

Now that I am a mom, I find myself appreciating my amazing parents on a whole new level. I am so blessed to have been raised by two of the most wonderful parents in the world. I admire them so much, and for so many things. One of the biggest is for teaching me and […]

Ease the Stomach Bug Symptoms

When you or your child is taken down by a stomach bug, waiting for symptoms to subside can be miserable.

Top 5 Ways to Ensure Your Baby is Safe in the Car

Bethany, from Birth with Bethany is guest posting for Leslie Taggart today on keeping your child safe in the car. As a CPST (child passenger safety technician), I’ve seen some very, shall we say, creative(?) uses and placements of car seats. When we become parents, our lives tend to revolve around this very tiny, very […]

Halloween Can Be a Fright for Kids With Food Allergies

Parents of youngsters with food allergies may feel Halloween is more trick than treat, but the holiday’s risks can be reduced with some simple precautions.

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