Monthly Archives: August 2016

Saying Bye-Bye

We say goodbye all the time–some of those separations are brief, others longer, some longer still. Parents of a new baby can learn about Separating-from-Infants-and-Toddlers in this article. Find us at http://www.cvpediatrics.com

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My Kid Ate a Bug!

I’ve been a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2003, and I get calls and emails from reporters all the time, and this was a fun one to do. My Kid Ate a Bug Should I Freak Out? … Continue reading

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Baby Entertainment

Wondering if you are doing enough to keep your baby–newborn or otherwise–entertained? Check out the interview I did with the Bump on this topic here.    

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Play and Explore with Babies and Toddlers

What to do with baby? Explore the world! Find great ideas from the Bananas Childcare Bunch here.    

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Pumping Iron for Babies and the Rest of Us

Humans need iron. Babies triple their size in the first 12 months, and when the body gets bigger, the blood supply must get bigger. Iron is a critical mineral to build red blood cells. Without red blood cells, the body … Continue reading

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The Drink Pyramid

The Drink Pyramid is a nice way to think about what you drink. Check it out here    

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