posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

Kangaroo care is aptly named. Most people are familiar with kangaroos. They are modestly sized, robust marsupial mammals native to Australia. Because of their special pouch (called a marsupium), kangaroos Read more

posted: Sep. 16, 2024.

High school is often an exceptionally busy time for students. They are forging lasting friendships, creating memories, and charting a course to pursue their dreams. There’s a significant amount of Read more

posted: Aug. 24, 2024.

For parents, the teenage years often represent one last chance to teach certain values and lessons to your child. In reality, this is an oversimplification (there are countless opportunities for Read more

posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

Baby-wearing has been practiced for thousands of years. So even though it might sometimes feel like a modern trend, the reality is that people have been carrying babies and toddlers Read more

posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

Music can be incredibly powerful. Songs and melodies tap into memories, strengthen community bonds, and help us to express our humanity. Music can help you feel strong emotions, bring back Read more

posted: Jul. 30, 2024.

Teens don’t get enough sleep. Many people chalk this up to lifestyle choices. They imagine teens are perennial night owls, enjoying all-nighter after all-nighter. They also imagine that teens are Read more

posted: Jun. 12, 2024.

It’s an old cliche–but it’s rooted in truth: Teenagers eat. And they tend to eat a lot. For parents, this can inspire a little bit of…envy. Teenagers, the cliche goes, Read more

posted: Jun. 12, 2024.

Puppies and kittens (and many other mammals) are famously born with their eyes closed. But that isn’t true for humans. In fact, human newborns come into the world with all Read more

posted: May 28, 2024.

Reflexes are fast, automatic reactions that–in general–help keep you safe. They can also be quite informative when it comes to your health and wellness–especially for infants. Infant reflexes are often Read more

posted: May 15, 2024.

Most parents remember going through puberty–and not all of those memories are pleasant ones. In fact, for some, puberty may have been downright traumatic. Thankfully, we’ve learned a lot since Read more

posted: Apr. 17, 2024.

There’s a cliche in popular culture that teenagers are overly dramatic and overly emotional. But the reality is that teens have a lot to deal with. For parents, supporting teen Read more

posted: Apr. 17, 2024.

For infants and parents, physical contact plays a critical role in communication, emotional regulation, and the formation of important bonds. Because newborns can’t speak, touch becomes a language all its Read more

posted: Mar. 12, 2024.

Toddlers have a well-earned reputation for collecting germs. That’s why many illnesses in toddlers are so common (as most parents have experienced). This is especially true if your child is Read more

posted: Mar. 22, 2024.

Teenagers are famous for their rebellious nature. In part, that’s because teens are famous for their desire to grow and to define themselves on their own terms. Teens have an Read more

posted: Feb. 21, 2024.

No matter how much parents might wish for it sometimes, you can’t stop time. That means your child is going to grow–first, into a teenager and then into a full-blown Read more

posted: Feb. 20, 2024.

Sports can be an important part of growing up. Parents might have memories of little league, t-ball or a pickup game of soccer in the backyard. For today’s kids, the Read more