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Gently Weaning Your Toddler or Preschooler

Ease into weaning with love and compassion Ending the breastfeeding relationship was an emotional rollercoaster I was not prepared for. I felt "prepared" for pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding, but when I began thinking of closing…

Dr. Jim on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that usually causes symptoms of a mild cold, and is currently (as of fall 2022) experiencing a surge. Here’s Dr. Jim with a video describing why we’re…

Finding the Joy in Potty Training

June 20th, 2022 By Erin Sears-Basile Yes, you heard me correctly! I know the words “joy” and “potty training” don't usually go together. However, throughout the last few weeks the experience has been incredibly rewarding…

Stuttering

When Should I Be Concerned About My Child's Stuttering? A question we frequently get in our medical practice, mainly from parents of three and four year old’s, is: “When should I be concerned about my…

Why Vaping Increases the Severity of COVID

Vaping and COVID Concerns The good news is that teen cigarette smoking has been gradually declining over the past ten years. The bad news is that teen vaping is increasing. According to a lead article…

The Healthy Motherhood Journal

Practices, Prompts, and Support for Women in Baby’s First Year A beautiful journal to support new moms during the first year of baby’s life “Becoming a mother is one of the most profound transformations a…

Correct Humidity Level for Baby’s Room

Correct Humidity Level in Baby's Room "What is the correct humidity level for our baby's room? My husband insists that the proper level is between 30-50%. And so I did some research, and found that…

Everytime I Put Down My Sleeping Baby She Wakes…

Baby Wakes Up When Putting into Bed "Every time I put down my sleeping baby, she wakes up. Help!" This is a situation that frustrates almost every parent at some time. Realize first of all…

8-M-O Recently Started Night Waking

Baby Started Night Waking: What to Do? "My 8-month-old son used to sleep through the night just fine. But for the past 2 months, he started night waking 4 or 5 times a night fussing…

Memorable Christmas Gifts and Holiday Family Fun

Question: “What are your most memorable Christmas gifts that your kids/grandkids have given you, and how do you make the holidays fun and special for the family?” Can you believe that Christmas 2020 is right…

My Baby is Constipated – What to Do?

"I started giving my six-month-old some baby foods a few weeks ago. Now, my baby is constipated. What should I do?" Many babies become constipated when foods are first added to their diet. The main…

My Toddler is Touching His Privates!

My son is almost 2 1/2. Ever since he was a newborn, he has been fascinated with sticking his hands in his diaper and feeling his penis. We understand that this is "self-soothing" and don't…