The basic idea of sensory play is any activity that involves and stimulates a young child’s sense of smell, sight, hearing, touch or taste. Some activities can even involve all five senses! Anything that can encourage a child to investigate, create, play and explore is always a good thing. A simple and easy way to […]
While there are a lot of things to love about holidays, a long stint in the car with small children doesn’t rank high on the list. But unless you live within walking distance to all your friends and family (I wish!), Christmas car trips are pretty much unavoidable. Here are some things that might help […]
When Shayna Garner told her sister Aimee that she would be her surrogate, Aimee didn’t speak for a moment. After eight unsuccessful rounds of IVF, Aimee and her husband were still coming to terms with the idea that they would never be parents. Shayna’s offer came as a surprise.
You’ve been informed about the engorged breasts. You’ve been told about the nipple pain. And you’ve probably even been warned about the wet t-shirt stains. But are you really prepared for all that breastfeeding entails?