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Premature baby girl resting on mother's breasts

10 Things to Expect in the Hospital After You Deliver

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Unsure about what happens next after you deliver your sweet baby? Here are 10 things you can expect!   When you’re having a baby, there’s a...
a mom cradling her newborn on her chest

The Milk Bank: Donor Milk Can Save Lives

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The NICU is a special place. At first, it’s scary and overwhelming. Most of us are not expecting our newborn baby to need hospitalization...
a girl on a couch working with a Rubik’s cube type fidget toy, symbolizing giftedness and perfectionism

When Your Child’s Not Falling Behind, but Jumping Ahead

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How do we support Giftedness and Perfectionism in our kids?   I have been participating in the PAT (Parents as Teachers) program since my first child...
kindergarten kids reading in a reading nook at Kiddie Academy in St. Louis

The “Kindergarten Bubble”: What to Know to Set Your Little Learner Up for Success

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  The “kindergarten bubble” is another byproduct of the pandemic that will influence decisions parents of preschool students will make in the coming months. School...
a coach talking to his players at a youth soccer game

Looking for a Spring Sport? i9 Sports Can Help Find the Right Program For...

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Playing sports should be fun— just ask i9 Sports!   A Big Decision for Parents   As a father of a 3-year-old and a former college athlete, I...

Look How Far We’ve Come! An Ode to the Pandemic Mama

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Pandemic mama, you are not alone.    My sweet baby boy made his appearance in January of 2020, just a couple of months before the world...

Dyspareunia: When Pain Gets in the Way of Intimacy

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Dyspareunia, or painful sex, as it is more commonly known, is a condition that is not often talked about but is one that we...

Sex Drive: Am I Normal? | Sexual Health Awareness Week

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Talking about sex drive is still as taboo as discussing politics at Aunt Karen’s birthday party.   That’s because sex drive is complicated, to say the...
a business woman crossing a road with her briefcase in a return to work

The “Return to Work”-ing Mom

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The call to return to work in-person is a major adjustment— take stock of your needs.   I was standing in an unusually long camp drop-off...

Playing Outdoors: The Impact of Nature on Your Child’s Health

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Playing outdoors impacts our kids in ways we never imagined!   “What impact does nature have on your child’s health?”     Everything! Research shows it's optimal for children...