Who didn't have a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal that they loved as a young child? In fact, a third of adults admit they can’t bear to part with their own childhood toy, according to research published in the… read more
Tracy Wright
Understand Your Child’s Growth Pattern, One Inch at a Time
Once your child is born, the one thing every parent is first concerned about is their baby’s rate of growth. Pediatricians use a growth chart comparing a child’s height and weight statistics to other children, creating a percentile number for… read more
Health Anxiety in Children: It’s Real and Needs Our Attention
Picture 11-year-old Joseph. His grandfather recently passed away after a long bout of cancer. Unfortunately, it was not without pain and suffering, for which Joseph got a front row seat. Now, months after his grandfather’s passing, he has started to… read more
3 Spooky Halloween Crafts For Your Kiddos
Halloween is tomorrow, and since the holiday might look a little different for most people this year, why not get crafty? Included here are some easy and spooky Halloween crafts that can be tailored to any age and level of… read more
How to Deal with Bullying at School
One in four children have experienced bullying at school and more than 70% of young people report that they have witnessed bullying firsthand. We have all seen the reports of suicides linked to both bullying in schools and the cyberbullying… read more
Birthmarks: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Angel’s kisses, stork bites, strawberries, port wine or café au lait… they are known by a number of nicknames, but they all describe the birthmarks that affect more than 10% of babies born. What are the different kinds, and what… read more
Ready, Set, Grow: Why Your Feet May Grow During Pregnancy
When you get pregnant, you definitely expect to grow in all sorts of places like your tummy, hips, breasts etc. But many women may not an increase in size in an unexpected place — your feet! Pregnancy can actually cause… read more
5 Second Rule: Is It REALLY Safe to Eat?
We’ve all heard about the "5 second rule." You know, where you drop some food on the floor but if you pick it up within five seconds you’d avoid the chance of germs. It sounds good, but is it accurate?… read more
Are Pacifiers Good For Babies?
Pacis, loveys, binkeys, babas—they are known by many names (known as “wubby” among my kids), but all refer to the infamous pacifier. The pacifier is an instrument that allows your baby to self-soothe by sucking. According to the National Institute… read more
How Dads Can Bond with Their Newborn Baby
The bond between a mother carrying her child typically starts when that baby is in her womb. While the connection between a dad and baby is just as important, it may not begin until the baby is born. Experts say… read more
