Parenting Blog

Information and inspiration for parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

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Baby Proof: Starting solids—baby-led weaning vs purees explained

parenting health & nutrition infants

Compare baby-led weaning and purees with nutrition, safety and research to transition from milk and start solids confidently. Read More

Picky eaters - toddler not wanting to eat food

Babies and toddlers can be fussy or picky eaters. Sometimes it’s more serious.

health & nutrition

Children with pediatric feeding disorders are more than fussy babies or picky eaters. But it can be very hard for parents to recognize the difference.

Hug your baby early and often. It’s good for the brain.

parenting

It makes sense, but now there’s research that the more gentle touching the better for a baby’s brain.

Pay attention to your child’s development

toddlers

Every child develops at their own pace, but there are certain milestones they should reach from birth to 5 years old.

Reading with your child builds more than just words

early learning

Reading together helps young children develop important life skills as well as language and literacy.

FaceTime can help babies connect with long-distance relatives

screentime

Video chat is an exception to pediatricians’ “no screens for babies” recommendation because it enables responsive, back-and-forth…

Teen parents: Keeping your dreams alive

parenting

Being a young parent isn’t easy, but with a team of supporters and a solid plan, you can achieve your goals and be an even better parent.

Bringing books to life

language & literacy

Reading engages parts of the brain that store memories for vision, touch, physical activity and other functions. Here are some suggestions to help make books…

Our guide to toys that help young kids learn and grow

child development

Check out our interactive guide to inexpensive (or free) toys and gifts that promote learning and language development in babies, toddlers and preschoolers.…

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