Highs and Lows

Child Nutrition Tips from a Pediatrician

Dr. Eva Taylor, a pediatrician at Allegro Pediatrics, provides answers to frequently asked questions about infant and child nutrition and dietary needs.

Maintaining Connection Across Time Zones, Cities, and Life Circumstances

One mother shares her experience in an online parent peer-support program for parents with newborn babies through the Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS).

A group of several mothers and their children participating in the Spanish-language PEPS Group through Open Arms. The babies and toddlers are being held by their mothers or are sitting on a table. Many of them are holding a book called “Cero a Cinco.”

Parent Support from our Community Partners: Open Arms Perinatal Services

PEPS works with a network of community partners to offer parent peer-support programs through community-based organizations. Read about how one of these partners, Open Arms Perinatal Services, has adapted to support parents in their community during the pandemic.

Finding Moments of Gratitude in a Challenging Year

The owner of Childish Things children’s resale store, Wendy Powell, reflects on the personal and professional challenges of owning a small business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bond with Your Baby: Listen More, Stress Less.

Interested in learning about the importance and ways to bond with your baby (or big kid!)? Check out this interview with Betty Peralta, a local infant mental health professional, consultant, and parent coach.

Stretching Your Dollars During the Holidays

The owner of Childish Things children’s resale store, Wendy Powell, outlines ways to save money on children’s clothing and gifts during the holiday season. She provides tips for where to find gently used clothing and toys and how to sell used items online or at a resale store.

Partnering in a Pandemic

Five years ago, Triangle Area Parenting Support (TAPS) joined the PEPS family as a PEPS Network Partner – and so much has developed since. Read on to learn more about how TAPS has adapted in the past 20 months to support families in their community.

I Can’t Imagine Not Having PEPS

One family shares their experience in an online parent peer-support program for expectant parents, followed by another online program for parents with newborn babies through the Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS).

Estate Planning: Who, What, and Why

Megan Gebhardt of Gebhardt Law Office, P.S. discusses the importance of having an estate plan, particularly for parents of minor children. The article outlines what an estate plan is for, who needs one, the elements of an estate plan, and other tasks to complete to ensure your end-of-life wishes are carried out.