How to Limit Your Child’s Tech Time
Children today spend an astonishing amount of time in front of screens, and it isn’t just the television anymore. Cell phones, tablets, computers and handheld games have replaced more traditional toys and activities, keeping them indoors and plugged in. Even the very young child is inevitably drawn to play with these devices. But spending too much time in front of a screen can have very negative implications for their health. The lack of physical activity […]
Limiting Your Child’s Sugar Content
These days, we know what a slippery slope sugar can be. The more we have it, the more the body craves it, and too much added sugar in the diet (at any age) can lead to serious medical issues ranging from cavities to weight gain and even diabetes. It can seem like sugar is in everything and impossible to avoid, but you can do it with a little bit of effort. Starting your child’s diet […]
Games to Make Early Mommyhood Fun for Mother and Child
When you’re a new mother, you may be spending a significant part of your day alone with your newborn. This time forces you to get creative to keep the little one happy and yourself stress-free. It can be easy to slip into a monotonous routine that makes the days seem to drag on, which is why we’ve put together this list of fun activities for new moms and their babies in the early days. Go […]
How Parenthood Can Change Your Relationship
To say having a child won’t impact your relationship just wouldn’t be true. It’s a major change that means major adjustments to your life with your spouse or partner. But this change isn’t a bad thing, you just have to know it’s coming and make sure to acknowledge and adjust when it does. First of all, having a baby will impact intimacy. From the physical changes associated with pregnancy and delivery that make intercourse uncomfortable […]
Transitioning Your Child to Solid Foods: The Basics
When it’s time to wean your baby off the bottle or breast, it can be tough to know where to start to get them eating solid, nutritious foods. But these early days of eating “grown up food” set the stage for their lifelong nutrition, helping them develop their palate and identifying any allergies or sensitivities. Your child is ready to start consuming solids once they’re between the ages of four and six months. At this […]