Teething tips — Plus, what not to do
As teeth come in, babies may have sore or tender gums. To help your baby feel better, you can: Gently rub your baby’s gums with clean,...
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Feb 10, 20231 min
Winter dryness gets in your eyes
Winter cold, dryness indoors from heaters and wood stoves, and plenty of screen time can cause discomfort for your eyes. A few ways to...
Feb 10, 20231 min
When to spay or neuter
Recent research has changed some of the recommendations we make in when to spay and neuter dogs and cats. For feline patients, we...
Feb 10, 20231 min
Making the switch to eco-friendly cleaners
By Paige Hopkins of Beyond Toxics The increasing popularity of a sustainable lifestyle movement has caused people to look at their own...
Feb 10, 20231 min
Paying for orthodontic care
Orthodontic care, such as braces or Invisalign, can be a significant expense for many. However, several options are available to help...
Feb 10, 20232 min
If you need an induction of labor
As induction of labor has become increasingly common in the U.S, mid-wives tend to promote spontaneous labor and physiologic birth. Many...
Nov 22, 20222 min
What to do if your dog gets skunked
Getting sprayed by a skunk sometimes happens to curious canines who stick their noses where they don’t belong. The up-close and personal...
Nov 22, 20221 min
The right dental tools
When it comes to your child’s dental health, it’s important to start early, be consistent and use age-appropriate tools. With babies, a...
Nov 22, 20221 min
We can do better
The US remains the only high income country where paid postpartum leave is not federally mandated. This lack of nationwide investment in...
Nov 22, 20223 min
Get your Real ID or be left behind
The last thing you want or need is to get stuck at the airport without required up-to-date identification. On May 3, 2023, every adult...
Nov 22, 20222 min
Avoiding transition tantrums
We’ve all been there: While rushing to make it in time for that playdate, appointment or last-minute trip to Target, the dreaded...
Nov 22, 20223 min
A new holiday tradition: reducing food waste
In collaboration with Marigold Cooking Collective, we turned to Gracie Schatz, the collective’s executive director. At Marigold Cooking...
Nov 22, 20221 min
Is thumb-sucking a problem?
I’m often asked, “When should my child stop using a binky or sucking his thumb?” Consider that as you read this, your tongue is likely on...
Nov 22, 20221 min
Just what is eye gunk?
Most of us are familiar with the sharp, sandy feeling of having “sleep” in our eyes. Our tears are a salty solution. When it evaporates,...
Nov 22, 20222 min
Beyond delivering babies
Nurse-midwives provide care for total health When most people hear the word “midwife,” they think of birth. But did you know that...
Sep 26, 20221 min
Magical human milk
We call human milk “magical” for good reason: it is a live, active substance that behaves more like a medicine than food, as it makes...
Sep 26, 20221 min
Goodbye goop, hello 3D technology
Many parents who had braces as a child remember getting impressions, a.k.a. “the goopy molds.” Good news: the goop is gone and 3D...
Sep 26, 20222 min
Calming corner
As parents, we seek out safe places when the world feels too overwhelming. Sometimes it’s under the covers watching Is it Cake? on...
Sep 26, 20221 min
Doggie day care
Fun to frolic, but keep safety in mind Just like our human children, our family dogs benefit from socialization and play- time with...
Sep 26, 20223 min
Adventures in Costa Rica
After trying to get my family to Costa Rica for about five years, it finally happened! We spent nine days exploring and having adventures...
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