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Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. October’s Question was: What is the craziest thing you’ve had to say to your children lately? “Don’t lick the door of the liquor store.” – Kellie Doligale “I have sunscreen on, so you can’t lick […]
Dessert often tops the list of pregnancy cravings, but your prenatal diet emphasizes protein and fiber over sugar and fat. Here are some options for healthy treats that will still satisfy a sweet tooth. If you’re craving popsicles: Make your own fruit pops. Store bought popsicles are loaded with sugar and artificial dyes. Blend your […]
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. September’s Question was: What is a birthday tradition you want to share with your children? “Every year we have birthday donuts for breakfast! And we go around the breakfast table telling the birthday person why […]
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. One in four women experience pregnancy loss, but the topic is not often discussed in the open. Lexington has several options for support groups, as well as remembrance events in October for parents to come together and heal in a supportive environment. Baptist Health Perinatal Support Group […]
The Diono radian rXT is a tried and tested car seat that parents love. Now is has a new “Just My Color” series to brighten up your vehicle. This new set of seats have dynamic colors and customized detailing on top of the classic safety standards Diono is known for. So why Diono? Local moms […]
By Katie Saltz September is Baby Safety Month. With three kids at home, I’ve tried many different products geared toward keeping my little ones safe and healthy. Here are a few of my top picks: The Stair Barrier Baby gates can be tricky to install if you have a stairway with banisters. It’s incredibly unsafe […]
by Chante Perryman Bringing home a new baby is an exciting memory you will always cherish. But what happens once baby gets a little bigger and more mobile? Is the nursery baby proofed to keep them safe or does it need some attention? Here are a few quick tips to help you keep your little […]
The Bluegrass Baby Expo returns to downtown Lexington for its second year of sharing about maternity, baby and toddler resources in Central Kentucky. The Expo will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Lexington Convention Center. Founder and coordinator Chante Perryman said she was inspired to create the event as a […]
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. August’s Question was: What is your parenting super power? “I don’t mean to brag, but I can make a teenager roll their eyes so hard their pupils touch the back of their head.” – Asha […]
By Doraine Bailey, IBCLC Chances are you’ve been out and about with your breastfed baby this summer. Here are a few pointers about public breastfeeding and your protections under the law. Kentucky’s law says “Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, a mother may breast-feed her baby or express breast milk in any location, public […]
