Transitioning from one activity to another can be challenging for adults and children. Being told “it’s time to go” out of nowhere can make adults scramble to finish up last-minute items we forgot to do. For a child, it’s no different. We might not see it from their perspective, especially when the activity is fun
My baby is going to start teething soon! What should I expect? Teething is a new experience for many parents, and oftentimes it can be a hard one. The symptoms and timeline of teething can be found here. So let’s get started! Each baby is going to have a different experience when it comes to
My second child was diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) when she was 8 years old. We knew something was different long before that. When she went to kindergarten her teacher would give her a worksheet. She would crumple it up, throw it on the ground, fold her arms, and refuse to do it. Most children have
Mi primer hijo nació a principios del año 2021. Debido al manejo del dolor, pasaron varias horas antes de que intentara a amamantar. Cuando ya estaba lista, las enfermeras preguntaron si quería intentarlo. Por supuesto, dije que sí. Vi el amamantamiento como un deber como madre. Estaba ansiosa, pero determinada a tener éxito. Una especialista
My first child was born in early 2021. Due to pain management, it took several hours for me to attempt nursing. When I was ready, the nurses asked if I wanted to try breastfeeding. Of course, I said yes. I saw breastfeeding as my duty as a new mother. The idea of nursing came with
Summer can be a fun and exciting time for families! There are so many activities they can do together, it feels like the options are endless. At the same time, summer break can sometimes feel stressful. Changing from a structured school schedule to extra free time can be overwhelming for kids (and parents). With a
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