Early Learning Child Care Trends in 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the right care from birth through childhood optimizes an individual’s health and overall success in...
Celebree School To Open in Reston, Virginia, Next Year
A new Celebree school is coming to Reston, Virginia, next year.
Families are invited to a groundbreaking on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at...
Alcohol and Pregnancy
Babies Born to Mothers Who Drink Alcohol Heavily May Suffer Permanent Nerve DamageNewborns whose mothers drank alcohol heavily during pregnancy had damage to the...
Early Childhood Development
By Nathaniel Beers, MD, MPA, FAAPSimple Text version, click here. Among the many questions that parents of young children ask me in my practice, the...
Remember When? The nature of early memory
What do babies remember—and when? Most adults’ earliest memories are of being a toddler or preschooler. Before the third or fourth year, the brain...
Tips on Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Child
Finding the right pediatrician is not always an easy task.Many managed-care plans limit your choices. Furthermore, many families will live in several different towns...
Warm Baby Equals Happy Baby in Winter
Since babies do not have the ability to adjust their bodies to the right temperature, keeping a baby comfortable requires constant vigilance, especially during...
Let Sleeping Babies Lie
By Sharon Penchina C.Ht. and Dr. Stuart Hoffman.As any new parent knows, infants do not sleep like babies. Neither do mothers and fathers. Lack...
Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
Advice for Pregnant Moms, Nursing Moms and Young ChildrenFish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet. They contain high-quality protein and...
Doulas Providing Educational, Emotional and Physical Support for the New Mom Doulas Providing Educational,...
By Ann GrauerIt's no secret that doctors and nurses are overworked, particularly those in the baby business. Even if other patients, shift changes, paperwork,...
