Celebrating NICU Awareness Month

Celebrating NICU Awareness Month

There is no debating the fact that Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU’s) across the country save lives. A 2015 article from Science Daily cited that “The neonatal mortality rate has fallen more than fourfold (from 18.73 per 1,000 live births to 4.04 per 1,000 live...
Making a Memorable First Grandparents Day

Making a Memorable First Grandparents Day

Believe it or not, Grandparents Day is less than a week away. That’s right, Sunday, September 10 is the day to honor and recognize our grandparents for the incredible contributions they make to our lives. For many new parents, the holiday may have snuck up on them...
Our Favorite DC Pediatrician Practices

Our Favorite DC Pediatrician Practices

In the midst of all the fun of baby showers and ultrasounds, one thing that may be overlooked by expectant parents is picking a good pediatrician. Since many families stick with their initial selection until their child is ready to see a general practitioner, the...
The Basics of Baby Sensory Activities

The Basics of Baby Sensory Activities

Kids of all ages explore and experience the world around them with their senses. According to Good Start Learning, “providing opportunities for children to actively use their senses as they explore their world through ‘sensory play’ is crucial to brain development –...