Moving Up: The Toddler Bed Transition Moving your toddler out of her crib is a sure sign that your child is no longer a baby. Before taking this big step parents often ask when the best time is for this change to take place. However, sometimes it is your child who decides when they are … Continued
Tips for Siblings Sharing a Room 1. Divide to Conquer. Let’s face it, kids are playful. They’re supposed to be! Even if they are tired, being in the same space is an invitation to play and engage. Many families find it helpful to put up a partition or other device to physically separate their children … Continued
What’s The Deal With Early Wake-Ups? Why do some kids get up super early? If your child has always been an early riser but overall sleeps well and is well rested then I’m sorry to say you just have one of those children. As a parent you can try to establish a “reasonable” wake time … Continued
Q; What do the Boogie Monster, things that go bump in the night and spooky shadows on the wall have in common? A: The power to make you run back and forth between your room and your toddler’s every single night. Once you got that whole sleeping through the night thing mastered, you thought you … Continued
As a House Call Pediatrician and a Sleep Consultant, I see many infants and children who have trouble sleeping through the night. Often times, there is an issue with the routine, or nighttime feedings, which can often be corrected with some simple instructions and a consistent routine. However, if your baby is not sleeping well … Continued
Attending summer camp for the first time is an important milestone in any child’s life. Whether it is a two week camp or one that lasts the entire summer, it is important to prepare your children for what to expect while at camp. It is normal for your little one to be nervous about the … Continued
During the summer kids will have a lot of time to play outside. Trips to the playground and to the neighborhood pool can be fun for the entire family, but you need to keep your children safe while doing it. Pamela Brawer, R.N., CCE, and founder of Save-a-Tot CPR, gives us tips on how to … Continued
Whether you’re choosing to spend it at the beach or just in your backyard, we have compiled a handy guide featuring swim safety gear, hostess gifts, ideas for making sitting in the car less stressful, and everything you need to have a fun and relaxing summer! Here are some of our favorites from One Step … Continued
From the First Smile to the First Steps – A Baby’s Motor Development in the First Year of Life By: Magdalena Oledzka, PT, MBA, PCS, pediatric physical therapist and pediatric rehabilitation section manager at the CA Technologies Rehabilitation Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York Human nature drives us to move at … Continued
As the temperature drops outdoors and heating kicks into high gear, the skin of babies and young children tends to dry out, leaving it vulnerable to irritation, chapping, rashes and – worst case scenario – infection. Here are a few actively healthy skin care tips for keeping your little ones looking and feeling their best … Continued
Somewhere between falling leaves and Thanksgiving dinner is the start of what we like to call “sick day season.” The sneezes, sniffles and all-night coughs are the holiday guests we just want to get rid of. If your little one is suffering from a common cold, there are several ways that you can help them … Continued
A child’s first haircut is a momentous occasion. It really is a big deal! However, as with any new experience, a first haircut can be very frightening for a child. A little advance planning will prevent a “hair-raising” experience. Here are some tips to help with that first snip: Bring your child with you when … Continued
Camp or School is all about fun-except when it’s not. Younger kids often get so caught up in the fun they’re having that sharing, cooperating and playing nice can sometimes go by the wayside. When your child lashes out at another, our impulse is to teach them to apologize. We asked therapist Dana … Continued
Summer is here with a vengeance and we’ve pulled out the beach toys, swimsuits and the sunscreen. Unlike our own baby-oil applying days, we now know that protecting our family’s skin from the sun’s harsh rays is right up there with eating right and a good night’s sleep—essential to our well-being. But how much do … Continued
From the moment you found out you were pregnant, you began to make plans. Whether it’s narrowing down a name, picking colors for the nursery or daydreaming about Mommy and me activities, the fun part of having a bun in the oven is getting ready. It’s important not to overlook the practical stuff too. We … Continued
Every since you had Baby, germs and cooties are tops on your list of worries. You make everyone hand sanitize and the slightest hint of a sniffle will make you send friends packing. There’s a lot of myths out there about what can make baby catch a cold. We asked germ expert Dr. Benjamin Tanner … Continued