Archive for May, 2009

Having a Confident Toddler

The toddler years are the years in which a child begins to grow rapidly in all aspects of their life including mentally, physically, and emotionally. During these years, a toddler learns to walk, speak, and interact with others and their environment. They literally take in and learn from everything around them.
Parents want their children to [...]

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Preventing Childhood Obesity

Today’s children spend less time exercising than any other preceding generation. Alloted time for recess and physical education is increasingly becoming eliminated in schools. Additionally, the prevalence of computers, gaming systems, and television invite children to sit rather than be active.
According to the American Obesity Association, obesity among children and teens is reaching [...]

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Benefits of Breastfeeding

Becoming a new parent leaves you with more questions then answers. One of the biggest questions that mothers are faced with is whether or not to breastfeed. Personally, I was so exhausted after my delivery that I was never even awake when it came time to feed my son. Because of this, [...]

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009