• posted: Nov. 18, 2024

Dating is a normal and natural part of the teenage experience. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easy. Teen dating can present a wide range of challenges for both teens Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2024

Some parents can’t wait to see their baby splashing around. That’s understandable–introducing your baby to water can be a time of joyful discovery. The most common way for babies to Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2024

Chances are, your teenager spends a decent portion of their day on social media. This isn’t always inherently a negative thing. Social media can offer a way to find community, Read More

• posted: Oct. 14, 2024

Most babies will begin speaking somewhere between the ages of 12 and 18 months. Typically, this means very simple words. It can take until age 3 before your child’s vocabulary Read More

• 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