This is the first in a short series of articles on being vegetarian and breastfeeding a dairy sensitive baby. It is first hand experience and should not be considered medical advice. These were taken from… Read More »Dairy Sensitive Breastfeeding: What About Goat Cheese?
Is it time to say goodbye to the binky? Every child is different, so the right time to wean from a pacifier varies, but there are some basic guidelines and tips that apply to most families.… Read More »Is it Time to Give Up Binky?
Kids of all ages love dramatic play whether it is dressing up like a favorite character from a book, t.v. show or video game and re-enacting a favorite scene, running around as this generation’s version… Read More »Kids in the Kitchen: Apple Spinach Muffins
A lot of kids don’t care for fruit and veggie skins, and we’ll do almost anything to get them to eat green stuff (the good kind), so if peeling helps we do it. After a… Read More »Should You Peel Those Veggies
It is perfectly natural if our shy toddler just wants to watch for a while, but sometimes we feel they are missing out. Ali Smith-Poe, mom to twins, gives us some advice about helping a… Read More »How to Warm Up a Shy Toddler
I recently went through the terrifying yet somehow rewarding experience of potty training my daughter. She did a great job, I am very proud of her, but I think I was helped along by reading… Read More »Interview with Jenny Phelps, owner of Oh Crap Potty Training with Jenny
Everyone expects pregnancy to be a time for joy and happiness, right? But, for many women, it’s not that simple. Dr. Emma Basch, NYC based clinical psychologist, shares her tips for preparing for pregnancy, gathering support… Read More »Pregnancy and Emotional Health
A Child Grows’ long-time friend and subject expert, Amanda Wiss, shares her 10 Steps to Clearing the Clutter from your Pantry. We all know that a critical component in your parenting toolbox is a well-stocked pantry, but… Read More »How To Organize A Pantry
Felix Factor is a beloved 14-year-old child—energetic, playful, and curious. He is also deeply disabled. He cannot respond to questions, walk on his own, and is so prone to violence that his family had to… Read More »Q&A with Eliza Factor of Extreme Kids & Crew
It’s hard to believe it, but we’re all preparing to get our kiddos (and ourselves) into the back-to-school routine and bedtime can be a struggle this time of year after the vacations, looser routines, and… Read More »Get Your Child’s Sleep Back-to-School Ready