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(BPT) – For many parents, you buckle up your kids and off you go to daycare, school or the park. You trust their car seat or booster seat will keep your child safe should something happen, but are you sure the seat you installed months or years ago is truly secure? “I am deeply concerned […]
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. April’s Question was: April’s Feedback Question: Who is your favorite TV mom of all time? “Linda Belcher from ‘Bob’s Burgers.’” – Kristin Jennings “Katie Otto from ‘American Housewife.’” – Vicki Weaver “Daniel Tiger’s Mom, honestly.” […]
Kentucky children who are 57 inches tall or shorter, are required by law to ride in a car seat. That means even your elementary-school aged children might require a booster seat for a few more years. Many parents know the hassle of switching car seats from vehicle to vehicle, or needing an extra seat without […]
Whether you’re expecting your first child or you’ve been around the baby block a few times before, there are always a lot of questions when preparing for parenthood. Questions about feeding often top that list. Experts agree that breast milk and/or formula should be the primary sources of nutrition for infants 6 months and younger. […]
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. March’s Question was: If you could pick one children’s song to never hear again for the rest of your life, what would it be? “Baby Shark.” – Jennifer Weis “Baby Shark.” – Kendra Slaughter “Baby […]
It’s the 20th year for the annual Maternity Fair hosted by The Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph East. The Fair is Saturday, April 27 at the Marriott Griffin Gate, 1800 Newtown Pike. From 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., new and expecting parents can visit booths by health care professionals, baby-related businesses and more. Physician panels will take […]
Let the time of year give you some inspiration as you search for baby names. Check out our short list of favorites for season-influenced baby names: Spring April Clover Esther Bud Patrick River Summer June Soleil Sunny August Kai Ray Fall Amber Hazel Sienna Ash Forrest Hunter Winter Holly Ivy Noel Aspen […]
(BPT) – Play is a child’s work, and it comes naturally to kids. While we often focus on how a child’s intellectual abilities are coming along, the role of imaginative play in childhood development is often overlooked. Imaginative play comes in many forms, whether playing house during a play date or pretending a cardboard box […]
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. February’s Question was: What do you think is the appropriate age to get your child a cell phone? “My son was caught up in way too much social drama in 6th grade without a phone. […]
Newborn photos are a precious gift for parents after the birth of a child. Christy Potter, a Lexington-based accredited professional newborn photographer with APNPI, shared her tips on what parents should know about newborn photography. Q: How soon should a mom start looking for a newborn photographer? A: “It’s never too early to book a […]
