Kimberly Kennedy
Local Parents Weigh in on the Pros and Cons of Homework in Schools
Although research suggests a positive correlation between home- work and student achievement, it’s negligible in lower grades. Parents may want to use research on...
Try These Methods to Purify the Air in Your Home
That inexpensive furniture seems like a great idea— but not so much if it’s been produced with chemicals that cause throat irritation, headaches, and...
A Pet Is Man’s Best Friend, Here’s How It Can Be Your Baby’s Too
A new addition to the family is a big adjustment for everyone—including your pet. With preplanning, you can smooth your pet’s transition and minimize the...
A Pediatrician’s Advice on How to Limit Screen Time for Kids
Tablets and other electronic devices (EDs) have become a part of everyday life, even for our kids. But there are dangers, so how can...
Why Postpartum Care Is so Important
It's called the "Fourth trimester,” the three months following delivery. Now it will be given more attention, thanks to new recommendations from the American...
Peace Out Purees: Baby-led Weaning Encourages Going Straight to Solid Foods
When your baby is ready, you offer appropriate, nutritious finger foods and he/she chooses which and how much to eat. When babies are beginners,...
New Car Seat Guidelines Increase Safety for Babies on Board
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated recommendations on car seats for children. While the guidelines are not drastically different, there is one change...
Why Internal Motivators, Not Rewards, Will Reap Long-Lasting Benefits for Kids
Rewarding children for a desirable behavior or activity works well. But is it the best method? Maybe not. When children are offered a prize for...
Study Shows Benefits for Mom and Baby When Pushing Right after Full Dilation
To push or not to push? For first-time moms who opt for an epidural during labor, you should begin pushing immediately after the cervix...
How to Find the Right Childcare
If you want to keep baby at home, we take a look at two options: hiring a nanny or choosing an in-home daycare.
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