Fear of Needles

Conquering Your Child’s Fear of Needles

By Tracy Wright | July 14, 2022 | Health , uncategorized
When I was about 10 years old, I went to a pediatrician’s office knowing that I would be getting a TB test where they puncture your skin with a needle. I was so scared that I ended up passing out after they administered the test. Turns out I am part of the 25% of Americans

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Triathlon

Getting Your Kids Involved in Triathlons

By Brian Hunt | July 14, 2022 | Health , uncategorized
If you watched the Olympics last summer, you may have seen USA triathlete Katie Zaferes win bronze for the United States — or heard about crazy triathletes completing an Ironman in Hawaii. The sport can seem inaccessible, but triathlon is a great sport for your kids because it involves three different activities they already love!

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Original Toll House Cookie

Try the Original Toll House Cookie Recipe At Home!

By Amanda Roland | May 16, 2022 | Blog
There is nothing better than smell of fresh baked cookies filling the house. If you and your family are a fan of Toll House Cookies but can't make it to the store to pick up some cookie dough, you can make Mrs. Wakefield's Original Toll House Cookie Recipe with ingredients you already have! MRS. WAKEFIELD’S

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Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly: Why Some Babies Develop Flat Spots and What to Do About It

By Lindsey Johnson | May 16, 2022 | Conception 2 College , Health , infant
Plagiocephaly is the medical term to describe a attened area on a baby’s skull. This condition is sometimes referred to by physicians as “Flat Head Syndrome” and may impact up to 46% of healthy infants, according to Boston Children’s Hospital. History In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) began recommending back sleeping in order

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Mealtime With Picky Eaters

Make Mealtime With Picky Eaters a Little Easier

By Olivia Pitkenthly | May 16, 2022 | Conception 2 College , Toddler
When we start our families, we imagine dinnertime being a relaxing experience with pleasant conversation. If you are the parent of a picky eater, though, it is anything but. In the book “Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating,” authors Katja Rowell and Jenny McGlothlin empathize with such families. In fact, they note that 10

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Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

How to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

By Julie Walter | May 16, 2022 | Blog
It’s no secret that the Florida heat can be brutal. However, that doesn’t mean your kids have to be stuck inside all day. There are fun ways to get outside and stay safe in the summer heat! Go Early The mornings are the perfect time to get outside before the hottest time of day. Try

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Newborn Screenings: What They Are and What They Really Mean

By Tracy Wright | April 27, 2022 | Health
The day has finally come—your baby is here. Warmly snuggled in his or her blanket, your newborn is perfect! But there are still some necessary screenings that your doctors and specialists will have to perform to make sure your baby is completely healthy. Newborn screenings are necessary to help “identify serious but rare conditions at

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Should Kids Play in the Dirt?

By Marlena Carrillo | March 17, 2022 | Blog
We’ve all heard it (and said it): “Get out of the dirt!” “Get that out of your mouth!” “You’re getting filthy!” But what if playing in the dirt is actually beneficial for kids?  In a global pandemic, kids are spending more time inside than ever. The Child Mind Institute says the average child in America

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Understanding the Placenta

By Danielle Pastula | January 11, 2022 | Expecting
Pregnancy is a beautiful and exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be confusing and even scary for first-time expecting moms.  We’re guessing you’ve stocked up on all the “What to Expect ...” types of books you can get your hands on, but even if you’re a mom-to-be who has no interest

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