The Gift of a Healthy Start: Our 2021 Impact
As we enter the holiday season, we can’t help but feel fortunate to continue our work and impact the lives of pregnant women, infants and their families in Leon and…
Second-hand Smoke
Second-hand smoke is the combination of smoke from a burning cigarette and smoke exhaled by a smoker. If mom and baby are regularly exposed to second-hand smoke, it increases mom’s…
No Safe Level of Smoking
There is no safe level of tobacco use among pregnant women and a direct correlation exists between the number of cigarettes smoked and poor outcomes. Even if it is only…
Avoidance of Smoking
Not only does smoking increase the risk of health problems for mom and baby while baby is developing, but it also makes it harder for mom to conceive. Some of…
Smoking while Pregnant
According to the American Association for Respiratory Care, health issues can be seen in children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy. Negative effects include speech processing, irritability, and varied attention levels.…
Family Friendly Halloween Fun
When children think of October they think of Halloween, candy, fun costumes and trick-or-treating! But for parents, the thought of Halloween is a little different. Parents are always thinking about…
Recognizing National Infant Loss Awareness Month
October begins Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and it is a season we commemorate each year as so many local families experience the pain of losing a pregnancy or…
Changing Childcare Centers
There will be times when a childcare center, nanny, or family caretaker is no longer a great fit for your child or children. Deciding to change the type of care…
Choosing a Nanny
Before hiring a nanny, make a list of interview questions tailored to the type of care you are looking to receive for your child. Once you start your interview process,…
Childcare Center
After you’ve chosen a childcare center, now is the time to evaluate the quality. You can do this by asking for a tour of the center, speaking with other parents…