How finger puppets can help promote early language development in babies
DENVER — Mary Ann Bash, the creator of Parents for Parity and the Each One, Teach One: No More Gap Program has worked with struggling...
What parents should know about new guidelines to keep sleeping babies safe
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The American Academy of Pediatrics just updated the guidance on safe sleep for babies. So what do the new guidelines mean...
How to calm a fussing child? Even babies need boundaries
My first baby cried vociferously and slept very little. Consequently, so did I. I was 37 years old, after what obstetricians call a “geriatric pregnancy,”...
What really happens when babies are left to cry it out?
Many sleep training researchers firmly believe the former. "Don't underestimate the abilities of children to self-regulate," says Hall, the paediatric sleep researcher who used actigraphy...
Parenting by Experiment Can Do Harm to Babies
Our species evolved to need the components of our evolved nest to grow in healthy, resilient ways. This is especially true for babies, when brain...
Can giving parents cash help with babies’ brain development?
2021 featured a remarkable policy experiment in the United States. On July 15, the federal government began sending monthly checks to parents for up to...
A Hearing Test for Babies Has Angered Parents
After Christine Malik gave birth to her first daughter three years ago, a clinician affiliated with a company called Pediatrix entered the hospital room and...
How can parents help babies learn to calm themselves?
Q: My baby cries a lot and I want to help her calm herself. How do I do this? A: In discussions about helping babies...
15 Best Products for Babies and Kids, According to a Mom of 3
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. I'm a parent of three kids under the age of 4,...