The start of the new preschool year is here! And unfortunately, so is the start of the cold season. My toddler spent the majority of last night awake with her first cold of the new school year 🙁 I thought I would share just a few of the toddler cold remedies I try with my
Kids & Baby
Clementine Kids – The Story Behind the Brand
When picking products to stock in my shop, I look for quality and beauty, a sense of modern originality, but still a vintage vibe. I want products that I love and feel my own children will enjoy. To me wholesome materials and imagination inspiring designs are important, but so are the stories behind the companies’
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Developmental Milestones for 0-12 Months
I can’t believe it, but my youngest is almost one year old already! It’s been entertaining to look back at how she’s grown and the developmental milestones she’s reached. Any parent is well aware of the term “developmental milestones.” The pediatrician always makes sure these milestones are being reached at every well-check appointment. I’ve noticed
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Introducing New Foods to Babies at Risk for Food Allergies
Today, I finally introduced strawberries to my youngest daughter at 11 months old. I was terrified, since strawberries are thought to be a high risk food allergen. Anytime I introduce a new food to one of my girls I’m always fearful of an allergic reaction. Surprisingly, as a first time mom, I really was
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What are Waldorf toys?
I love shopping for baby toys and toddler toys. While searching for aesthetically pleasing and well made toys, I often came across the term Waldorf. I will be honest, initially I thought it referred to a type of doll because many of the beautiful dolls with a tactile and aesthetic appeal were described as Waldorf
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Pediatric Therapy
Dangers of “W” Sitting & How to Correct
While playing on the floor with my daughter today, I noticed she was “W” sitting, which is the picture on the left. Naturally, my instinct as a pediatric physical therapist is to encourage her to sit in a different position. Many of the children I worked with had other underlying issues such as low muscle
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Baby
Favorite Baby Registry Items
Creating a baby registry can be a daunting task. I remember walking through baby stores prior to the birth of my first child feeling so overwhelmed with which items my husband and I needed to put on our registry. It didn’t help that I had no idea what to look for, or what half the