Breastfeeding-Lots of Benefits!

Breastfeeding is a very broad topic that has been rigorously researched in the United States as well as throughout the world. In today’s post we will anchor our discussion around the current US statistical information and the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby,...

More About the Impact of Media on Kids

In our last blog, we discussed the negative impact of technology and use of electronic devices in promoting bonding and attachment, learning, and school readiness. Today, we will expand on this topic by exploring the specific developmental and health consequences...

The Challenge of Kids, Learning, and Technology

There’s no denying that technology has enhanced our lives in many ways, however it also brings with it certain challenges.  Unfortunately, parenting has not escaped those challenges that accompany our ever-changing technological world.  In today’s blog, we will...

Lead Exposure…. What Are the Risks?

Despite improvements in environmental policies, lead exposure prevention programs and implementation of surveillance systems at local and state health departments, lead poisoning remains one of the top childhood environmental health problems. According to The U.S....

Strategies for Staying on Top of Documentation

Today’s blog is devoted to Documentation –  one of the most important tasks of our day-to-day responsibilities.  Each of us takes on this task with different attitudes, feelings, and even with varying levels of personal commitment and accountability.  Those variations...