Author Archives: Christina M. Ward
What Happened to Family Game Night?
In today’s digital age--families need to get creative for ‘family time’ According to PBS, bringing back Family Game Night has more benefits than family bonding time. It can help your…
What is the First Stage of Birth?
What to expect and how to navigate the first stage of vaginal childbirth If you intend to have a vaginal birth, and if all things go smoothly for your labor…
Warning Signs Your Child Might Need Therapy
Emotional health and well-being are very important to your child’s development--Don’t miss the signs your child needs help. INTRODUCTION If there is a silver lining anywhere at all in the…
The Comical Joys of Breastfeeding a Baby
It’s ok to have a laugh! INTRODUCTION Breast-feeding a baby is one of the most challenging and joyous experiences a mother can have. It’s hard to describe the breast-feeding relationship…
Websites for Great Toddler Toys
Finding fantastic toddler toys can be a bit of a chore. It’s a very special age where children need toys to help them to learn, practice their motor skills, learn…
Let’s Talk About Pregnancy Weight Gain
Pregnancy weight gain is a touchy topic. One of the first things that I struggled with as a newly pregnant young lady at the age of 18 years old, were…
Finding a Great Potty Training Seat
Shopping for a potty seat can be extraordinarily complex. Parents of toddlers know all about spending time in the store staring at six different types of potties and trying to…
What You Need to Know About Child Brain Development
A lot of parents operate on the assumption that their children think like tiny adults. But for children, their brain development is at a different physiological stage. Their brains are…
7 Tips for Positive Parenting In a Pandemic
When the going gets hard, here are some tips for keeping it positive Just a few short months ago, I don’t think any of us could have predicted the complications…