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Navigating Common Breastfeeding Concerns During the Uncertainty of a Pandemic
Breastfeeding can be complicated and difficult enough during “normal” times. However, new mothers’ concerns become magnified during a pandemic when in-person resources, like local breastfeeding classes, are not as available. As a certified lactation consultant, I’m here to help by sharing answers to the most common breastfeeding questions and concerns I receive from clients and…
7 Surprisingly Dangerous Social Media Sites For Teens
It is comforting to believe we have taught our children to avoid common pitfalls in life that might expose them to danger, like texting while driving or getting into a stranger’s van. Parents often enforce curfews and stress the importance of abstaining from risky behaviors to keep children safe, but we often overlook some common…
Only Child Social Behavior Problems
Many parents of single children wonder if children with siblings have certain social advantages over their single child. While single children may have less interaction with peers, especially during early childhood, these kids seldom suffer from their lack of siblings. Encouraging your only child to develop healthy relationships and positive behaviors may help him succeed in life, regardless of his only child status.
Social Interaction & Your Child
My daughter is four-years-old and I often try to map out what social activities would be good for her to be involved in so that she may excel in school and in life. Ive always watched those who were involved in extra-curricular activities do so well academically, socially and eventuallyfinancially; so I knew the day I gave birth my child would no doubt stand among those ranks.
Minor Autism Symptoms
Unlike many ailments, autism can vary significantly in severity and manner of presentation. While some children are almost immediately identifiable as suffering from autism or one of its related spectrum disorders, other children do not exhibit such obvious signs and instead only give off minor indications of their autistic status, making the diagnosis process even more challenging.