Parenting

Whether you have two or seven, anything more than one child makes all the sound parenting advice from well-meaning grocery store ladies seem downright comical.

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As she rattled off a plethora of tasks her daughters can carry out, I realized that I could really be doing so much more on the topic of appropriate chores for a preschooler.

I am on day three of snow days this week, and another is coming tomorrow. I haven’t left my house in three full days. I am beginning to believe that no one knows any other words than “mama” at varying levels of volume. Although I may be closer and closer to starting to drink wine at noon, there are some activities that I have been doing with my boys that have helped beat some winter blues.

They say, there’s no bad weather as long as you have the right gear. And this is true with kids, too…you just have to decide on your own threshold for winter fun.

As a new or expecting mom, you deserve support that understands and empowers you through every stage of breastfeeding. At Prevea, our Certified Lactation Counselors—many of whom are also Certified Nurse Midwives—are part of the local healthcare community, and they’re ready to walk alongside you on your feeding journey.

Autism & ADHD in girls looks very different from what it does in boys, coupled with the way girls tend to be skilled at masking their symptoms.

Here are some tips and guidelines on ways to childproof your home and to help provide a safe environment for your child to explore, while also helping parents (and grandparents) keep peace of mind.

Saying goodbye to breastfeeding and pumping doesn’t have to be overwhelming – it can be a rewarding and positive experience for you and your family to start the next stage.

Life is hard. Parenting is hard. Kindness matters. There have been so many moments since becoming a mom where other people’s words and actions really impacted me.