By Dawn Thompson How to feed a hungry monster (or two, or three)! Ever since Dylan was born, he was always hungry. Eating every half hour to 45 minutes seemed like a lot for a nursing mom, but it didn’t seem excessive for him since he was extra small. He began solid foods at nine [...]
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How to Feed a Hungry Monster
Posted by jflojennings on January 4, 2012
http://mvmoms.com/2012/01/04/how-to-feed-a-hungry-monster/
Don’t Forget the Lyrics!
By Kristen Eriksen I have always loved Christmas. I love the decorations, family traditions, and especially the songs. Who doesn’t? Since the twins began listening to Christmas music, it has been even more fun! For one, they don’t always get the words right. First it was that classic song “Oh Peenta Tee.” I am sure [...]
Posted by jflojennings on December 20, 2011
http://mvmoms.com/2011/12/20/1486/
The Art of Discipline, Part 2
By Sandy Egan This is the second post in a short series I’m sharing with the Merrimack Valley Moms community. Click here to check out my first post! The First Stage – My Sweet Little Baby The first stage of disciplining your child really doesn’t begin until he or she realizes that they are a [...]
Posted by jflojennings on December 14, 2011
http://mvmoms.com/2011/12/14/the-art-of-discipline-part-2/
Developing a Relationship with your Pediatrician
By Sue Anganes Developing a mutually respectful relationship with your child’s pediatrician is an important part of parenting. Finding the Right Pediatrician The first step to having a good relationship with your pediatrician is finding a good pediatrician! Other moms with children will often be the best references for picking out a good doctor. When [...]
Posted by jflojennings on December 8, 2011
http://mvmoms.com/2011/12/08/developing-a-relationship-with-your-pediatrician/
Nursing Mothers Need Your Support
By Heddi Nieuwsma I’m a nursing mother these days. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for an entire year, I was curious about how many mothers actually do this. To find out, I reviewed some recent data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. These data estimate that only 24 percent of [...]
Posted by jflojennings on November 30, 2011
http://mvmoms.com/2011/11/30/nursing-mothers-need-your-support/
Tricky Turkey Tradition
By Meredith McKay Mia’s preschool sent home an adorable project to complete as a family and return to school. We were given a “naked” turkey and needed to disguise him so he won’t get eaten for Thanksgiving! Mia and I went through many disguise possibilities: a ballerina; a pink flamingo; and a silly clown before [...]
Posted by jflojennings on November 22, 2011
http://mvmoms.com/2011/11/22/tricky-turkey/
Trick or Treat at Charmingfare Farm
By Sabina Chen Last weekend, we took advantage of the great fall weather to check out Charmingfare Farm in Candia, NH. Charmingfare is a working farm that doubles as a petting zoo and also hosts various seasonal events for families. This month, it’s Halloween, and Charmingfare is hosting a Children’s Trick or Treat event. Costumes [...]
Posted by jflojennings on October 27, 2011
http://mvmoms.com/2011/10/27/trick-or-treat-at-charmingfare-farm/
Car Seat Safety – It Can Save Lives!
Did you know that September is Baby Safety Month? In addition to worrying about what your baby can get into once he or she starts crawling, it is also important to take this time to make sure you are using your car seat correctly and a recent article on Parenthood.com provides you with the resources [...]
Posted by lghwell on September 22, 2011
http://mvmoms.com/2011/09/22/car-seat-safety-%e2%80%93-it-can-save-lives/
Backpacks: Pack Them Light, Wear Them Right
With Labor Day upon us, many parents (and children) are thinking about backpacks for school. The following is an article submitted by Dr. Elliot Suarez, a pediatrician with Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates on how to pack backpacks light and wear them right this school year: With school back in full swing, backpacks are a practical way [...]
Posted by lghwell on September 4, 2011
http://mvmoms.com/2011/09/04/backpacks-pack-them-light-wear-them-right/
Minimizing Allergies in the Home
Check out this interesting article on Parenthood.com featuring Dr. Frederick Schaffer, a board certified allergist and immunologist and Chief Medical Officer for United Allergy Labs. He discusses the following ways parents can try to minimize their children’s exposure to allergens at home, school, and even outside: Allergy Testing: Allergy testing should be considered if you think [...]
Posted by lghwell on August 29, 2011
http://mvmoms.com/2011/08/29/minimizing-allergies-in-the-home/
