How to play with your newborn – this isn’t something you’ve likely worried about in the past few weeks. When you have a baby, there are a million things to think about. You have to remember to change them, help them sleep, feed them, love them, cuddle them and take care of them day in and day out. On top
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Creating an environment where your kids can make healthy nutritional choices is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your child. By fostering a supportive environment, you and your family can develop a positive relationship with healthy food. You can lead them by your example. This is a wonderful way for you to
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A major milestone that stands between the exit of infancy and the entrance to childhood is the move from a crib to a big kid’s bed. If your toddler seems perfectly content with the crib and there have been no escape attempts, it’s to everyone’s advantage to maintain the status quo. Your toddler will be in a safe, comfortable sleep
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A serious hit to the head can hurt your brain and temporarily change the way your brain works. If that happens, the brain injury is called a concussion. Concussions are tricky. Your caregiver or coach probably won’t be able to look at you and say for sure if you have a concussion. What Causes Concussions? Concussions are usually caused by
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Though that first bath with your tiny, wriggly newborn may seem a little tricky at first (babies can sure be slippery when wet), once you both get your sea legs, bath time can become a great way to bond. For a baby, the simple act of bathing is a big sensory experience. Add a song and some silly (or soothing)
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Picture this, it’s eight o’clock at night, your second grader is supposed to be in bed. Everyone is tense and angry. Tears are being shed. You wipe your eyes and blow your nose and press on. What is happening here? That’s right, you guessed it. It’s homework time. Your child has a simple assignment to write a paragraph on the
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