Find answers to some of the common concerns that parents with newborns are bringing up to their doctor about pregnancy, infants, and COVID-19.
Category: Newborns & Babies
Sleep & Learning: Why is Sleep so Important for Children
Children respond to a lack of sleep in wholly different ways than adults. Find out how sleep can impact a child’s memory, learning, and behavior – and what we can do about it.
Reading with Your Child
Research has shown that the more words a baby hears, the better his or her vocabulary, communication, and social skills will be. Dr. Betsy Browder shares some helpful hints on how to make reading part of a daily routine – and fun!
One Meal at a Time
By Sara Peterson (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) My daughter’s first solid food—avocado—seems so long ago, probably because parenting years and dog years are essentially the same, time-wise. Back then, she was so interested in that slippery, squishy green wedge. She would bring a piece right up to her mouth with total trust and no hesitation. Nowadays, she looks at…
Getting the Most from Play Dates: Teaching Kids about Friendship
Some children are born social butterflies, eagerly navigating the waters of making new friends with relative ease. And some children need more support when it comes to meeting new people and developing friendships. It’s common for children – even adults, really! – who are naturally quiet or reserved to feel uncomfortable with initiating a conversation. Young children are often just beginning to learn how to read social cues, share toys, and take turns in a conversation. No matter…
Simple Ways to Encourage a Second Language
Anjelica Malone, a local parent, shares with us the variety of ways her family is providing opportunities for her children to learn a second language…
From “Mompreneur” to CEO – an Entrepreneur’s Story
~ By Sari Davidson Leaning In My son, like many babies, liked to toss his sippy cup. I, like most parents, got tired of chasing it. Life was very different back in 2005. The internet was there, but it wasn’t the e-commerce megastore it is today with every single product you could ever dream of, waiting for you on Amazon.com.…
Your Guide to Fun – and Free! – Activities for the Whole Family
It’s true. You and your little ones can have loads of fun out and about without spending much money. Check out this extensive list to find out where…
Rue Khosa, A Mother Who Wears Many (Party!) Hats
This month, we chatted with Rue Khosa, a mother of two boys and business owner of The Perfect Push, a lactation clinic in Redmond. She is also the founder and organizer of Northwest FamilyFest, a fun family event taking place on Saturday, August 3, 2019, featuring kids’ activities, live music, delicious food, and a marketplace for local businesses and organizations…
Bonding with Baby Can Be Surprisingly Difficult
Sally Manion, a certified nurse-midwife, explains how bonding works, how it can benefit both parents and babies, and why it can sometimes take longer to develop that connection.