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This guide offers safe sleep arrangements for breastfeeding families, highlighting benefits like easier night-time feeding and enhanced bonding. Tips from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine help parents facilitate breastfeeding through...

This article discusses common newborn characteristics like Milia, Stork Bites, and infant reflexes such as the Moro and Rooting Reflex. It also covers umbilical cord healing after birth.

by Juliana Plank, Doctor of Physical TherapyI was surprised to hear that the CDC updated developmental milestones for the first time in 20 years and I was shocked that crawling...

Are you debating whether you should travel with your baby? Are you worried that your child might have sleep issues on vacation? What can you do to make traveling less...

New parents eventually start to think about getting baby involved in sharing the family meal. Starting solids is an exciting and important milestone in your baby’s development! It's important you...

Daylight Saving is not easy without children. When you put kids in the mix, it’s a whole new ballgame. As a parent, you are not only responsible for adjusting to...

by Prachi Mehta, JD The lives of the rich and famous are often shrouded in mystery, but their legal woes can offer surprising insights for us mere mortals. When it...

Holidays and vacations are right around the corner. Travel can be especially hard for babies and toddlers – changes in routine can affect their daily patterns, and sense of security...

For Children Ages 0-6 and their Loved Ones  This songbook compiled by Adriana Manfredi and the schools and families she plays music with every week is constantly evolving. Feel free to adapt...

Music making between a child and parent/ caregiver can have a host of benefits. Did you know? Singing engages the nervous system. In fact, hearing mama’s voice starts for baby...

If you read the words “Estate Plan” above and cringed (maybe even almost closed this page out), you are not alone.  We recognize estate planning is not all that much fun...

The Disconnect Many Parents Feel with Their Babies Is Real There are a million things to prepare for before baby arrives. The list feels endless, and although our energy wavers...

In the June 2022 National Geographic cover story “The Power of Touch” author Cynthia Gorney states that “all human beings require the physical presence of others, the comforting touch of...

Summer has descended on Southern California in a big way!  Between the on-going drought and the daily heat index, parents need to pay close attention to all that Summer brings with...

Did you know that new mothers’ brains are wired to respond to any sign of infant distress or discomfort? In many ways, new moms are living in a constant state...

Understanding the Surrogacy Process: What It Is and How It Works Surrogacy is life changing. Whether you are a hopeful intended parent or a prospective surrogate considering this journey, you probably...

Welcoming a new baby to your family is an exciting, joyful, and magical time. It can also be exhausting and overwhelming! Many parents look to professionals for help and guidance...

The article highlights the importance of music and singing in a baby's development, emphasizing that a baby's hearing starts at 17 weeks in the womb. It illustrates how early musical...

Bedtime is approaching and six-month old Oliver is getting sleepy. So, his mother does the same thing she has been doing every night since he was a newborn.  She takes...

We are all familiar with the term, “Sleeping like a baby.”  In fact, when you read the sentence now, what image comes to mind?  Most likely it is one of...

Why does Daniela’s baby sleep longer than mine? There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t get questions from new moms and dads about how their babies sleep....

Discover how to strengthen your bond with your newborn through skin-to-skin contact, soothing techniques, and engaging play. While the attachment process takes time and requires a selling plan of care...

As much as you may anticipate an immediate surge of all-encompassing love when your second baby is born, those feelings are not always instantaneous.  Many times, it is the day...

Transitional objects, like lovies, help infants and toddlers self soothe by providing comfort and security. These small blankets allow children to learn independence and self-sufficiency, acting as a bridge between...

Many parents ask what they can do to prevent or treat plagiocephaly.  Here are our favorite tips to prevent your baby from developing plagiocephaly.

Discover essential baby sleep tips for traveling with a toddler. Maintain your toddler’s normal sleep routine by bringing familiar items like their lovey and sleep sack. Aim for bedtime consistency,...

This article offers creative holiday tips to enhance your baby's motor skills through engaging developmental play activities. It emphasizes the importance of meaningful interaction and play for infants during the...

Navigating the holiday with a baby can be challenging, but embracing realistic expectations is key. Let go of the idea of a perfect season and focus on finding joy in...

Pediatricians and physical therapists emphasize the importance of tummy time for babies, recommending at least 30 minutes a day while they are awake. This practice aids in motor development and...