Von Claudia Shannon

Dear Exhausted and Burnt Out Parents, Were Here to Help

â€œBurnout is the result of prolonged stress where the demands placed upon an individual outweigh their ability to meet expectations,â€ adds Micha...

Parenting Girls

A princess culture can also be created by loving parents who buy their girls pretty clothes and then tell them how pretty they look. Princesses, ho...

How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Baby? and what You Can Do to Prepare

A Care.com survey revealed that in 2019 the average cost of day care center care was $728 per month or about $9,000 per year. Your baby needs basic...

When Grandparents, Parents, and Kids are All Under One Roof

For a variety of reasons, many sandwich generation families are hunkered down together with their young kids and aging parents during the pandemic ...

8-Month Baby Development Milestones

Thatâ€™s a good thing. At this age, your baby might start to develop an insistence for a favorite object, like a beloved blanket. Between 8 and 9 m...

Help! Why Does My Baby Have Bleeding Diaper Rash and what Can I Do?

When youâ€™ll see it: Your babyâ€™s diaper rash may start out as mild, then start to get really red and irritated over the course of a few days. (H...

What If Your Baby Hates Breastfeeding? (Or so You Think)

Having a baby who seems to hate breastfeeding can make you feel like the worst mom ever. Most instances of a baby fussing or rejecting the breast a...

Loose Circumcision Style Vs. Other Methods

Circumcision is a standard procedure that will remove the foreskin from the head of the penis. A loose circumcision style will remove less foreskin...

What is Sucking Reflex?

Babies who are born prematurely may not have a strong sucking reflex at birth. Newborn babies are born with several important reflexes that help th...

Identify and Care for An Amoxicillin Rash

If you notice your child has hives after taking amoxicillin, you should call your doctor right away, as the allergic reaction could get worse. But ...

Sugar Water for Babies: Benefits and Risks

â€œSugar water is something that medical facilities and providers may use during a painful procedure on a young child to help with pain relief, but...