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Birth plans
They might also be called “birth visions,” as births seldom go according to plan. You may have heard the term and wondered if you need...
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Making art accessible to all
In collaboration with the Materials Exchange Center for the Community Arts (MECCA) Everyone is an artist, but not everyone has access to...
Aug 9, 20221 min read


Flossing for kids
We’re not talking about that silly dance that was popular a few years ago. Many parents are surprised to learn that 70% of children’s...
Aug 9, 20221 min read


Why do eye prescriptions seem to change each year?
The human eye is a living, fluid sphere and it’s hard for it to be exactly the same shape as it was 12 months ago. The eye’s length and...
Aug 9, 20221 min read


Avoid Travel Hassles
The world has changed dramatically since COVID, and the travel industry was hit hard. While this can still be a challenging time to...
Aug 9, 20224 min read


The role of childbirth education
Labor and childbirth are some of the most momentous occasions of people’s lives. For this reason, it is best to be prepared and have a...
Aug 9, 20222 min read


Reimagining baby registries
A friend just told you they’re pregnant. What’s the first thing to do? Baby gifts are adorable and we can’t deny the cuteness of an...
Aug 9, 20222 min read


Choosing a baby carrier
Using a carrier to keep your baby close is an ancient practice around the world. Carrying or “babywearing” increases lactation, decreases...
Jun 14, 20222 min read


Fun vision science for kids
Try these experiments with your kids to explore optics, which is the science of light. There’s no telling what you might inspire. Make a...
Jun 14, 20221 min read


MOMS You deserve a getaway!
Quiz: How do you know if you need a mom getaway? You can’t remember the last time you finished a conversation with a girlfriend. You have...
Jun 14, 20223 min read


Mouthguards are part of sport safety
Summertime is sports time, whether it’s for competition or just for fun. Moms are typically thinking about safety gear like helmets, knee...
Jun 14, 20221 min read


Summer smiles
Summer is a great time to get started on your new smile with braces or Invisalign. Parents typically prefer getting their children’s...
Jun 14, 20221 min read


INFORMED CHOICE
A TENET OF MIDWIFERY CARE Informed choice is the process of ensuring that a person has all of the appropriate information prior to making...
Jun 14, 20222 min read


Three easy actions to help your bike ride smoothly
In collaboration with Shift Community Cycles, we asked Jim Nevada, president and co-founder, for advice on bicycle maintenance. Bicycling...
Jun 14, 20221 min read


An earth-minded alternative to diapers
Many parents view disposable diapers as necessary because the alternatives clash with the busyness of life. But the reality is that...
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Is my child old enough for contact lenses?
Contact lenses have come a long way in materials and comfort Generally, the answer to this is based on the child having adequate...
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Does my child really need dental X-rays?
Pediatric dentists occasionally get requests from parents to forgo dental X-rays, as parents have concerns about radiation exposure. Rest...
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Travel documents
With delayed and shifting requirements, know what you need to fly – and ways to make traveling smoother for you and your family. Get...
Apr 1, 20223 min read


Navigating orthodontic insurance
Having orthodontic insurance is a great benefit on many dental plans. However, it can seem difficult navigating how, where and when you...
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Thrift stores: A great deal for you and the planet
If companies designed products for easy reuse, repair, remanufacture and recycling, we would have the ingredients of a “circular economy”...
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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