Best Early Finger Foods for Baby Use this list of safe, nutritious, and easy to eat finger foods for baby to help you know exactly what (and how) to offer at meals and snacks. Plus, find the best first finger foods, troubleshooting tips, and visuals of foods broken down by food group to keep things Read More
People often think of healthy eating as dieting. This is not true. Eating healthy is not just about losing weight, it’s about feeling better both physically and mentally. Eating healthy is about balance and making sure that your body is getting the necessary nutrients it needs to function properly. Healthy eating habits require that people Read More
What Are the Most Common Pregnancy Food Cravings? There is a wide range of variety when it comes to pregnancy cravings. Some people have very atypical cravings that seem to come out of nowhere. However, there are some patterns that researchers have found when it comes to pregnancy cravings among U.S. women. According to one Read More
Baby-Led Weaning There are two different ways of introducing solid foods: Traditional weaning (starting with puree foods) and baby-led weaning. With baby-led weaning, babies join the family at the table and eat some of the same foods, as long as salt is limited and the food is offered in a safe way. Some parents choose to Read More
What Is My Parenting Style? Four Types of Parenting One of the interesting things about being a parent is that there is great variation in how we raise our children. At the same time, there are many commonalities from one parent to another. In fact, there is enough similarity that researchers like Dr. Diana Baumrind Read More
8 Ways to Bond with your Adopted Child You’ve jumped through hoops and conquered the trials and tribulations associated with the adoption process. You even came out on the other end with your heart unscathed. In fact, your heart has grown tenfold! Finally, your family has grown, and your child is now safe and sound Read More
Parenting After Divorce: 9 Ways to Parent on Your Own Terms Whether you are recently divorced or have been for some time, don’t worry that you have ruined your child’s life. You haven’t. While divorce can be a big part of your child’s life, what will determine their ultimate quality of life is still in Read More
How to Be a More Positive Parents Whether you are the parent of a baby or a teenager, we can all agree that parenting is a challenge! It can be wonderful one day and then exhausting, stressful and overwhelming the next. How can I get my baby to sleep through the night? How can I Read More
Self-injury is the act of deliberately harming body tissue, at times to change a way of feeling. Self-injury is seen differently by groups and cultures within society. The behavior has become more popular lately, especially in adolescents. The causes and severity of self-injury can vary. Some forms may include: Carving Scratching Branding Marking Picking and Read More
Eating Disorders What Are Eating Disorders? Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as their attitudes and feelings about food — and about their body. Eating disorders affect a person’s mental health and can cause serious harm to a person’s physical health. There are several types of eating disorders. What Read More
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