Tag: childcare
Packing Breastmilk for Daycare
Is your baby starting daycare soon? If so, you may find it to be a very emotional experience to send your little one off to daycare for the first time, especially when breastfeeding. Are you unsure of the appropriate amount of breast milk to send to their daycare? You are in the right place. Knowing
Daycare Springtime Activities to Anticipate
You’ve recently dressed your child in green for St. Patrick’s Day, but did you know that there is more to come? For daycares in the United States, there are a lot of unexpected and expected events to look out for. Prepare your child for the festivities, and get your Easter shopping in early. Here are
When your Child is a Picky Eater…Hang in There!
Selective eating is a normal behavior in toddlers from ages 2-3. It can also occur in adults. A picky eater is a child with a limited or very selective range of food choices. They refuse to try a variety of food or are persistent in eating the same food that may need more nutrients. They
A Ray of Hope for Struggling Exhausted Mothers
Motherhood is a tireless job that consumes the mother physically and mentally. New children bring parents a feeling of joy, along with enormous responsibility. The health of the mother takes a hit from pregnancy in varying ways. Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression (PPD) is one condition after childbirth that impacts maternal health. It can also affect pediatric
Why Childcare Services Are Unaffordable for Working Mothers
For many working mothers in the United States, the skyrocketing cost of childcare is a significant threat to their professional success and financial stability. According to Child Care Aware of America, center-based infant care in the US costs more than $14,000 annually on average. This sum exceeds many colleges’ and universities’ yearly tuition. Because of this expense,