Where to donate your breastmilk.(this blog contains affiliate links. Links are at no cost to you) I had no idea how it worked. I knew people could donate their breastmilk to share with other babies....
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Poison Prevention Week
Poison Prevention week: Cleaning & laundry packet safety. (in partnership with American Cleaning Institute (ACI)(Remember to watch video at the end) It’s not uncommon for me to come in for my...
Positive Affirmations for my daughter and all girls
Positive Affirmations for my daughter and all girls.My parents always told my siblings and I, “when you grow up, we want you all to be better than us. Do things we never thought of doing; go to...
7 Tips for Successful breastfeeding (during a medical training)
Congratulations!! You are thinking about breastfeeding. You are reading this post either because you have a new baby, pregnant, planning to be pregnant OR reading to teach someone else OR you...
8 items your infants and toddlers should not be playing with and safer alternatives
Entertaining infants and toddlers need a lot of creativity. They move from one thing to another in just a few minutes and they almost always require you to come up with new ideas every few minutes....
Kids are so smart. They do what they see.
I totally have a soft spot for children who read. When I see children reading in the Emergency department rooms while waiting to be seen, I get so excited. I know reading helps kids build vocabulary...
Fun ways to teach your child about health & their body.
Do you routinely discuss health related topics (besides nutrition and fitness) with your child? "Yes, No, OR it depends on if they ask" Unfortunately, most children don’t know enough about their...
Suck at it so bad that you’ll be proud someday
Encouraging your kids on the sports isn't always easy. Especially when they are new to the game. My boys played soccer while in Nigeria and maybe a little track but never basketball. They have...
Getting ready for your ‘soon-to-be’ teenagers
Having kids at different age ranges, it’s not uncommon to be overwhelmed by the space of attitudes and emotions- a 'terrible' 3 and a 'moody' pre-teen. But, if asked which to choose which age is...