Breastfeeding can help a child’s immune system develop faster than formula, since breast milk is full of immune cells. Breast milk also contains several antibodies, IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE, which protect the baby from harmful bacteria and microorganisms. Since babies don’t have strong immunities on their own, it is an advantage fo them to receive these benefits from

Maintaining heart health is important in all areas of life, but when your body is a home to a developing human, it is even more vital. Be sure to become familiar with your family’s history so that you know which symptoms and diagnoses to look out for during and after your pregnancy. Also try to get down to a healthy

Knowing the signs of hearing loss are imperative in determining whether or not your infant is suffering from one of the most common birth defects seen in newborns. Although the CDC requires a screening shortly after the child is born, there are other signs that you want to look out for in order to determine if your newest addition is

It’s the season for snow days, and you may find yourself searching for ways to ensure that everyone gets along while under the same roof for 24-hour time periods. It can be hard when all of your children are different ages and tend to have varying interests. One way to allow them to come together in a way that is

Attachment parenting is in some ways a 21st century rebellion against the hidebound rigidity of 1970s parenting gurus like Gina Ford, with their emphasis on strict, unchanging routines. Attachment parenting urges mothers to trust their own instincts and decrease their attentiveness to child development experts. Attachment Parenting has a hint of anti-modernity to it, similar to many other wellness trends.

Rookie Moms writes on a fetal doppler: there are a lot of good and fun reasons to get a fetal doppler but they should be used responsibly. While they can provide enjoyment listening to baby’s heartbeat and reassure a mother that the baby is indeed living, parents should remember that fetal dopplers are tools and it takes a lot of

The ages between two and three years old are tough, because this is the time in which your child is developing language skills along with some independence while still lacking in the areas of self control and communication. When your toddler has a meltdown, they are specifically trying to communicate that they are upset, but they do not quite have

Research shows that sugar, in excess, is detrimental to children’s health for a number of reasons, including depressing their immune systems and causing dental cavities. Furthermore, sugar can increase brain inflammation, which can lead to depression and anxiety. The good news is that there are some very simple ways to reduce your child’s sugar intake. First, get rid of the

According to Bruno Bettelheim, child expert and author of A Good Enough Parent, the best parents are the ones that do not strive for perfection in their parenting or in their children. The good enough parent focuses on their child’s present experience rather than with their future as an adult. They attempt to understand and respect their children for who

Do you ever have those days when you feel like you’re just not that good of a parent? How can we appropriately measure the success of a parent? If it seems like a daunting task, you wouldn’t be incorrect. In his new article, Daniel Wong lays out the top 12 skills that all of those seemingly perfect parents possess. It