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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at The Big Latch On, set for Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge Park in Lexington. The Big Latch On is part of an international effort to set a world record for most babies breastfeeding at a set time, and to share breastfeeding information and resources […]
Little Ones Consignment Sale First United Methodist Church 401 W. Main St., Richmond Friday, Aug. 4, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. www.locsofrichmond.com Lil Cherubs Centenary United Methodist Church 1441 Perryville Road, Danville Friday, Aug. 25, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. www.lil-cherubs.org Lil Lambs Closet Centenary United Methodist […]
By Kellie Doligale In the age of over-sharing, parenting skills and styles are more scrutinized than ever. What’s more, we’re acutely aware of the continued imbalance between the sexes and the need for our children to come of age in a more equal world. New York Times parenting columnist Devorah Blachor tackles the pressure of […]
By Kellie Doligale Mothers-to-be are inundated with information and opinions about labor, delivery and postpartum recovery. Many women are now aware of just how many babies are delivered via Cesarean section annually, and we may be faced with alarming words like “unnecessary” and “intervention.” Despite the sometimes-negative press, the procedure is an actual life-saver for […]
Summer can be a great time to get outdoors with your new baby. Just make sure you use proper sun protection for your little one. Exposure to direct sunlight helps the body produce Vitamin D, so it is a good idea for your baby to get a few minutes of sun each day (especially for […]
Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc., is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty among individuals, families and communities through direct services and advocacy. Started in 1965 as part of the War on Poverty, CAC has continuously operated the Head Start program. Head Start is […]
By Doraine Bailey Although babies don’t need anything but breastmilk until about 6 months of age, many breastfeeding babies are given formula within the first few days of life. There are some medical reasons why a healthy breastfed baby might need extra breastmilk or formula after the first few days of life, but much early […]
At Your Hospital: All area birthing hospitals provide the following. Call them for details. – Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes – Lactation Consultant help during your hospital stay – Lactation Clinic to return to after you’ve gone home Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes: There are several local providers in addition to birthing hospitals: – Baby Moon: www.baby-moon.org or (859) […]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the major cause of death in infants from 1 month to 1 year of age. In Kentucky one baby dies every five days in a sleep related death. Many of these deaths are preventable by following the ABC’s of Safe Sleep: A) Babies should always sleep Alone. They […]
By Juicy Juice Family Time Expert, Meredith Sinclair It’s no secret that most of your child’s classmates likely have two working parents. According to a Pew Research Center report, nearly half of all two-parent families work full time. And more than half (56%) of all working parents say the balancing act is difficult. I know […]
