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The Flu & The Flu Vaccine: What to Know This Season

The flu is officially surging this year and it's hitting the U.S. pretty hard. It has been responsible for several pediatric deaths and...

In the News

The 411 on Whooping Cough and Why It’s On the Rise

Studies show that cases of Whooping Cough (fancy name: Pertussis) are five times higher in the U.S. this cold & flu season. In this...

What is Bird Flu and Why Do I Keep Hearing About It?

Bird flu (fancy name: avian influenza) is a viral infection that primarily affects birds, but that...

Another Reason Cannabis and Pregnancy Don’t Mix

Although cannabis is legal in many states in the U.S. (for both medical and recreational use),...

From Symptoms to Prevention: The Latest on RSV in Young Kids

Cases of RSV bronchiolitis are on the rise, which tends to happen every year around this...

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Getting Pregnant

The Top 10 Tips to Help You Prep for a Healthy Pregnancy

There's more to a healthy pregnancy than just the meet-up of an egg and a sperm. Check out our Top 10 Preconception...

Trying for a Baby? Here’s How to Pinpoint Your Fertile Window

An important part of trying to get pregnant is figuring out when to have sex. Ideally,...

Advanced Maternal Age & Pregnancy: What It Means & Why It’s Important

In the medical world, women who are 35 or older at the time of delivery are...

The Who’s Who of Healthcare Providers for Pregnancy

When it comes to picking a practitioner for your prenatal care, there are a bunch of...

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Pregnancy

Braxton-Hicks (“Fake”) Contractions vs. The Real-Deal Contractions

Braxton Hicks Contractions are “fake contractions” that fall into the “you’ve been punk’d” category. When do Braxton Hicks...

Rh Incompatibility: What is it and How is it Managed?

Between 26-28 weeks of pregnancy, doctors give expectant Moms with an Rh-negative blood type a shot...

Where Should I Have My Baby? The Different Options

Not only are there different types of healthcare providers who deliver babies (think: OB/GYNs, midwives, and...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: When Morning Sickness Turns Up the Volume

A small percentage (0.3-3%) of pregnant women develop “hyperemesis gravidarum.” What's That? It's basically morning sickness...

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Baby

The Most Common Types of Infections Seen in Babies

Babies are more prone to infections than adults because their immune systems are still maturing, and they haven’t come in...

Flying With a Baby? Check Out Our Top 10 Travel Tips

It’s generally recommended that babies avoid plane travel until they’ve received their 2-month vaccines. When you...

The 411 on Car Seats: What Every Parent Needs to Know

A properly installed car seat is the one thing you must have to be allowed to...

Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

The pediatric recommendations for safe sleep have evolved over the years. Before 1992. most parents put...

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Toddler

Mastering the Potty-Training Basics: A Stress-Free Guide

In the U.S., potty training is often introduced to kids between 18-36 months of age. This rite of passage is a big deal for both...

The Top 10 Toddler Sleep Training Tips for More Restful Nights for Everyone!

Although many toddlers stay the course when it comes to sleep, others decide that sleep is...

How Tall Will Your Child Be? The Top 3 Ways to Predict Their Adult Height

As your child continues to grow, you may be wondering how tall they'll be when all...

Developmental Delays in Kids: Signs, Support, and Next Steps

Most parents (especially first-time parents) wonder, at some point, whether their child is developing “normally." It's...

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Mindful Parenting

The Top 5 Tips for Managing Public Tantrums

Let’s be honest, public tantrums are the pits. As parents, we try to ignore the stares of onlookers (which run the gamut of pitying...

The Top 5 Tips for Managing Toddler Fears and Anxieties

As babies grow into toddlers, their fears and anxieties tend to grow, as well. Why? Because...

How to Spend Your Energy Wisely and With Intention

We have a finite amount of energy in our tanks. The demands of parenting can deplete...

How To Use Your Breath As An Anchor to Be More Present

The average person takes approximately 23,000 breaths per day. Because breathing is an automatic process, we’re...

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