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Bringing Home Baby
One mother shares everything she wishes she’d known about those critical days after birth
Bronchiolitis Effects and Treatments
Understanding bronchiolitis, a common lung infection that mostly affects children younger than age 2.
Advice: Disconnect the Digital Babysitter
Trade the device for face-to-face time, touch and movement
Bringing Home Baby: Let a Postpartum Care Specialist Help
Plus: Caregiver interview questions
Surviving Baby’s First Year: A Guide
Navigating the early choices with confidence
The Mother of All Baby Showers Coming to Discovery Place
Educational and fun event targets new and expecting parents
Teddy Bear Breakfast Celebrates the Young Child
Dance, sing, play and eat to support Smart Start of Mecklenburg County.
Medicine Cabinet Makeover
Homeopathic remedies to have handy in the new year.
Flu Mist or Flu Vaccine?
What you need to know about the flu mist versus a flu shot.
Constipation: Answering the ‘Hard’ Questions
How do babies and kids get constipated? What can you do? Here are some helpful F.A.Poos.
What is the Safest Sunscreen for Kids?
Guide rates the safety and efficacy of more than 1,000 sunscreens, moisturizers and lip balms that advertise sun protection.
My Child Swallowed a … !
How common is a "foreign body ingestion" and what should you do about it? Learn the facts.
10 Questions to Ask When Choosing Child Care
For your child’s well-being and your own peace of mind, it pays to be picky about day care.
Sweet Dreams and Bedtime Routines
From newborns to toddlers, there are things you can do to promote a better chance of a good night’s sleep for everyone
10 Free Places to Explore With Your Toddler
Plan your playdate with these go-to ideas around the Queen City.
Adjusting Kids' Sleep Schedules for Daylight Savings Time
Don’t lose sleep over springing forward with these tips from a sleep consultant on how to help children transition.
Soothing the Itch of Eczema
5 tips to help reduce eczema flare ups during winter months.
Advice for Expecting Parents
Whether it's your first or second child, get ready for your new bundle of joy with these tips from Editor Michele Huggins.
Top 10 Preschooler-Approved Toys
The Goddard School’s Toy Test Committee announces the best for the preschool set.
How to Handle Whining and Talking Back
Age-by-age tips to help dial down distracting and disrespectful communications.
Helping Your Child Sleep Well on Vacation
How to make the trip more enjoyable for everyone.
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County Expands Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Ages 0-5 can receive age-appropriate books delivered to their homes each month.
Questions and Answers About Undescended Testicles in Baby Boys
What to know and how early intervention can reduce longterm risks.
9 Most Common Pregnancy Myths
Understanding the dos and don’ts when you’re expecting.
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