It is officially summertime and that means taking advantage of the beautiful weather and long summer days.  Along with having fun in the sun comes a reminder for the importance of practicing sun safety for the whole family.  Choosing a sunscreen for infants and toddlers is not always straightforward, but knowing the difference between physical sunscreen vs chemical sunscreens can help. Going to the…

The common cold in children is (unsurprisingly) common and there are home remedies for cough and cold.  In fact, most children will get up to 6-8 colds per year.  It is a short lived viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (the upper airway) that can result in coughing, sneezing, congestion, fevers, sore throats, and irritability.  It may occur at any time of the year, but as…

Emotions and anxiety are normal human experiences that can be helpful in some situations (like the intense joy I experienced when I found out I was pregnant with Madi) and unhelpful in other situations (like the frustrations that I feel when Madi won’t eat her dinner).  I think most of us with children have experienced some epic temper tantrums over the years.  Toddler tantrums can sometimes be enough…