May 9, 2012
Rise and shine, sleepyhead! It’s time to dust off those handlebars, don your helmet, and bike to school! Yes, that’s right: bike to school. May 9, 2012 is the first-ever Bike to School Day, scheduled in conjunction with National Bike… Read more
April 28, 2012
For families with young children, good weather and public playgrounds often go hand-in-hand. Sunshine and warm weather lead naturally to playtime excursions, and even the youngest children can be drawn to swing sets, merry-go-rounds, and slides. While many parents steer… Read more
March 30, 2012
Now that Max is walking—a sight that still surprises me—he’s hardly ever still. He’s walking, pseudo-running, bounce-dancing, and getting into anything he can get at. On his tiptoes, Max is tall enough to reach the higher bookshelves. Some part of… Read more
March 26, 2012
It comes as a bit of a shock to realize that Max has outgrown his first car seat—or nearly has outgrown it. It goes without saying that at almost 1 year old, Max is a lot bigger than he was… Read more
March 20, 2012
We live in a hot climate and I worry about my baby getting dehydrated. Should I give my baby water on hot days? And if so, how much water is safe? … Read more
March 1, 2012
In 2006, 4,600 American children were admitted to the hospital for physical abuse. Three hundred of those children died from their injuries. No doubt these are alarming numbers. But the most alarming statistic is the fact that the majority of… Read more
February 7, 2012
I thought Max would make it to his first birthday—at least—before his first trip to the E.R. But, no. When Max became mobile, we babyproofed our house and we generally give him—all of the children, really—a pretty free reign. Max… Read more
January 17, 2012
I am no winter enthusiast. Once the holidays have come and gone, my personal countdown to spring begins. I dislike the cold. I dislike turning the thermostat up, and the added laundry that dressing-in-layers brings. I dislike icy roads and… Read more
December 20, 2011
I’m about to give birth, and I’m nervous about how my pets will react to the new baby. How can I prepare pets for the transition, and what steps do I need to take to keep my newborn safe? … Read more
December 13, 2011
I see advertisements for swim lessons for babies. When is it safe to allow my child to take swim lessons?… Read more
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