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Should you restrict your diet while breastfeeding to prevent your child from having an allergy?

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Unless you have a known food sensitivity or allergy, it is ideal to have a variety of healthy foods and not avoid certain foods to prevent allergies in your baby.

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The best remedies for teething (natural teething remedies!)

Baby Health

Baby teething pain is terrible and can seem so much worse at night. Knowing the best remedies for teething that work for your baby can make all the difference in the world.

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Best toddler friendly finger foods on the go (health conscious)

Children's Health

Introducing new foods can be exciting and fun for children and parents!

You have to plan ahead to pack real food snacks with an ice pack when venturing out or traveling. It may not seem as easy as a boxed or packaged snack, but you do get used to it!

Some handy snacks ideas are…

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Best potty training steps (gentle potty training)

Children's Health

If there is one thing we’ve learned about potty training it’s that there are no set rules!

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The last time

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This picture was taken last month during my daughter’s year end music debut, at a special show just for parents. The childcare program she was enrolled in conveniently partnered with a music school. Knowing that it might be her last music performance (and another last time for me as a parent), I made sure to slip out of the office that day to catch a glimpse.

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Top 5 sleep routine (and sleep training) tips for parents with small children

Baby Health

After many tears, trial and error, I’m happy to say that my three boys consistently sleep well each night. When you have more than one baby you quickly realize how truly individual each child is. Some children are more spirited than others, and each one has different needs and bedtime negotiation tactics! As parents, we know there isn’t always one answer for all kids. 

After trying many sleep training methods with my second child and none of them working, I knew I didn’t want to risk more sleepless nights with my third. I used the Calmmother feeding and sleep program to transition my third baby on a good sleep routine. It is much easier to gently put your baby on a sleep routine when it’s the only thing they know, compared to breaking the well-established sleep habits of a toddler, preschooler or school-aged child. 

Our top 5 tips for sleep training babies over one year, toddlers and small children are below.

best way to discipline kids
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Benefits of the timeout bubble

Children's Health

It’s remarkable how different types of discipline are effective for one child or age group and not another. Like most toddlers and preschoolers, my daughters tested boundaries when given the chance.

when it's safe to introduce nuts to children
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When is it safe to introduce tree nuts to infants and small children?

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Always consult with your child’s qualified healthcare provider before introducing any solid foods. If there is a…

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