The ABC’s of Backpack Safety: A: Appropriate weight: the filled backpack should be no more than 10 to 15% of the child’s body weight B: Both straps and both shoulders: it may not look as cool, but it’s better for the back! C: Carry half of your books at a time: Make frequent trips to […]
When and how to start toilet training are big topics with the parents who come to my office. There are countless opinions on the topic, and many different strategies from training you child to crawl to the toilet as an infant to setting up camp in the kitchen and getting the job done in 1 […]
Breastfeeding is a topic near and dear to me because I enjoyed it so much with my own children, and because of the long list of health benefits for mom and baby. As a full-time working mother, I had to find creative ways to make breastfeeding work for us, from hands-free pumping to taking herbs […]