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5 Wintertime Activities That Feel Like Summertime

When the weather is cold, most families want to say indoors where it’s warm.  That may restrict some physical activity for active babies and children.  Indoor play gyms are fun, but can be expensiv...

Babies and Memory: Remember the Happy Times

There’s some positive news about babies and memory…very positive.  A new study out of Brigham Young University shows that 5-month-old babies are more likely to remember things they’ve learned in th...

Giving Back: A Wonderful Holiday Tradition

One of the most meaningful parts of parenting is the opportunity to instill important values in your children.  The holiday season is full of traditions new and old that have significance for your ...

Fire Safety Tips for Families with Babies and Toddlers

Protecting your family against potential fire threats, especially babies and toddlers who are less aware of the danger of fire, is an important part of ensuring your home is a safe and secure envir...

The Benefits of Prenatal Yoga

Most pregnant women would agree that they could use a little more sleep, a little less discomfort, a little more flexibility, a little less stress and a little more time for peaceful breathing.  We...

Pre-Potty Training Tips

You may feel like potty training is pretty far in your future, but preparing for potty training before you are ready to do it is an important first step.  Most toddlers are ready for pre-potty trai...

3 Ways to Teach Babies about Heart Health

It’s February, Heart Health Month and the month of love.  As a mom, you share your whole heart with your baby.  At such a young age, much of the love you give your baby is through health and securi...

Birth Order Traits: Parenting to Your Child

There have been countless studies done on nature vs. nurture, whether we are each born who we are or if personality and behavior are learned.  Most people believe it’s a combination of both.  Along...

9 Ways to Update your Play Space without Buying New Toys

You have endless toys and baby gadgets for your little bundle of joy to play with…so why are both of you already sick of your playroom?  When you play with the same toys day-in and day-out, they ma...

Car Seats for Every Age

A car seat is one of the biggest safety measures you can take to protect your baby from infancy through early childhood.  Just like you should never drive or ride in a car without a seat belt on, y...