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Lucky to be a Mom

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, moms! With kids in your life, you probably often feel lucky to be a mom. Even when things are hard and stressful (as they can certainly be in motherhood), having children o...

Spring Fashion for Nursing Moms

It’s officially spring, hooray! If you’ve been dreaming of warmer days and the wardrobe changes that come with it, your wait is over. Today we’re talking spring fashion for nursing moms to make sur...

Should You Switch Breasts while Breastfeeding?

Many moms are confused about when and if they should switch breasts while breastfeeding. Like so many breastfeeding and baby care questions the answer is, it depends. Today we’re sharing when you s...

A New Approach to Hypoglycemia in Newborns

New research shows a simple yet effective way to keep more mothers and babies together after birth, even when babies are born with hypoglycemia. When feedings alone are not enough to improve the ba...

Springtime Nursing Tank Tops and Plus Size Nursing Tank Tops

Nursing tank tops are an essential piece in a new mom’s wardrobe. With spring in full bloom, nursing tank tops are perfect for layering under cardigans, blazers or hoodies. You’ll look stylish, kee...

Reward Charts for Children

Reward charts for children can be a positive motivational tool to correct undesired behaviors or to work towards a goal. When used effectively, reward charts are fun, interactive and may be a sourc...

Attention Seeking Behavior in Children Part 1

It’s a common scenario in households across the nation: a young child wants something and will do almost anything to get it. This attention seeking behavior in children is a normal part of early ch...

Attention-Seeking Behavior in Children Part 2

Starting from the day they were born, children learn how to get attention to meet their basic needs. As they grow older and your kiddos are whining or crying for attention, they are still exhibitin...

Breastfeeding Support in Hospitals

In the past decade the U.S. has made impressive strides in improving breastfeeding support in hospitals. This critical time just after birth may set the stage for breastfeeding success, which is wh...

What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common virus that is typical in babies and children under five. Parents may mistake it for chicken pox because it yields similar looking blisters, however hand, fo...