Parents: first and best role models

Children may or may not do as you say, but they are very likely to do as you do. You are more than your child's first teacher.

10 Reasons to Breastfeed

Now that you've had a baby, you have a big decision: breast feed or use formula?

Teaching your children about "stranger danger"

Unfortunately the world is a scary place, and there are people out there who prey on children. No doubt, it is a very important issue that...

Hitting, Biting, Pushing...Oh My!

Learning to play well with others is lifelong skill children learn in early childhood. Toddlers and preschoolers are learning how to express...

Facts and figures related to babies

From the percentage of babies with e-mail address to the percentage of home births in the United States, you'll find some interesting baby...

Human breast milk does the body good

Human breast milk is demonstrating noteworthy anti-inflammatory characteristics in the lab of E. Stephen Buescher, M.D., professor of...

Urgent cares are there to help

The evening's homework is nearly done, when suddenly your son's asthma begins to shift into high gear. Or a weekend trip to the park comes...

Avoid poisonous situations

Unless noted, the safety tips below were adapted from the American Association of Poison Control Centers' poison prevention tips for...