Parenting

Just about every expectant mom has some worries about what’s to come. What will labour be like? How do I install a car seat? What’s a swaddle? Can I actually do this? The list of things to stress about is endless. So you’d think it would be smooth sailing once you’ve had one child and

“Don’t play with your food!” The reprimand still resonates in all our ears, I’m sure! It’s probably still inappropriate for a 6 year old to blow bubbles in his milk at the dinner table, but sometimes it is actually okay to allow – even encourage – a child to play with his or her food.

On the last installment of our special Mother’s Day MomDocs series, hear some final words from our special guests! Learn all the best parts of having a mom who’s also a doctor. Plus, learn why it can be hard (it’s impossible to fake sick!). Finally, one more time from the whole MomDocs team, Happy Mother’s

Burnout Sequel: How to get out of burnout. In this video, you’ll learn 10 ways to get out of survival mode and avoid burnout as a parent of young children – sooner than you may think. If you haven’t watched the first video, “10 Signs You’re Burning Out”, watch it here: https://youtu.be/vQBUebmHPy8 Hi! I’m Avital,

Hernias in children are common reasons why an otherwise healthy child might need to see a pediatric surgeon. But what is a hernia? Do you know the 2 most common types of hernias in children? In this video, Dr. Jesse Vrecenak answers these questions. Plus, she explains what you should look out for as a

Every parent has wondered at least once … of all the things that come with an instruction manuals, how is a baby not one of them?! I know I’m supposed to burp my baby, but how do I do it? For how long? Until she’s how old? I’ve ushered many parents through the process, and

What should you do if your child falls and breaks a tooth? In this video, you’ll get advice from Dr. Emily Hahn, a pediatric dentist with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, about how to handle a broken tooth. Find out what to do if it’s a toddler’s baby tooth or an older child’s permanent tooth. Also,

Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge And ❤ share this video with 10 friends (https://youtu.be/AAskowiGRU0) The Parenting Junkie illustrates how to spark solitary play and explains what independent play is. How can we facilitate independent play? Often we inhibit it by doing the exact things we are recommended to do to encourage solitary play.

Going through a divorce and worried about the impact it will have on your kids? Parents play an important role in how a child copes with divorce. Dr. Dehra Harris offers her suggestions for managing the impact of divorce on kids. Divorce is stressful, but it doesn’t have to be traumatic. When navigating a divorce,

Do you feel too overwhelmed by your life at home with young children? Here are 10 Hacks to Be Less Overwhelmed. I’m Avital, aka The Parenting Junkie, and I know how it feels to be overwhelmed! In this video, I give 10 ways to feel less overwhelmed even with little kids at home that is

The Parenting Junkie shows how to set boundaries with family. Some family dynamics can be harmful to children and therefore setting boundaries with family is important. When you learn how to set boundaries you can feel more comfortable attending family gatherings. Setting boundaries with parents especially setting boundaries with your parents can sometimes feel more

Empathy is a skill that parents can work to teach their children through encouragement and emotional development activities. In this episode of Mom Docs, Dr. Dehra Harris shares a few tips for parents to ensure children develop healthy emotional habits and empathy skills. Visit Children’s MomDocs (a blog by mom physicians at St Louis Children’s

These books about transgender kids are a great resource for those kids, their families, educators, or people who simply want to educate themselves on the topic. Photo Gallery Books about transgender kids 1 / 12 Calvin Written by JR and Vanessa Ford and illustrated by Kayla Harren, Random House Everyone thinks Calvin is a girl,

‘Tis the season for giving and receiving. But isn’t it nice when you can find a holiday gift that does a little something extra? From providing meals to supporting girls in developing countries, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite gifts that give back this holiday season. 1. Hand Knit Dolls Photo: Cuddle+Kind Each doll

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If your kid has a nosebleed, it can be scary (and messy!) but thankfully it’s usually not a serious medical issue. Learn the best way to get your kid’s nosebleed to stop and what medicine you can keep handy to treat nosebleeds. Dr. Maithilee Menezes covers everything you should know as a parent when it