Bye-Bye Diapers! Is Your Child Ready to Potty Train?
You might be ready, but is your child? No more diapers…. It’s something to dream about. To see if your child is ready, look for these signs: 1. They’re interested, ... Read More
Out of the Mouths of Babes: Best Books for Brushing
We love finding books that help kids learn about something they are about to experience. In keeping with National Dental Health Month, here are our top 5 books for preparing ... Read More
Out of the Mouths of Babes: Orthodontic Checks by Age 7
By: Christine K. Abenoja, DMD, MS Although many people associate orthodontic treatment with adolescence, Birmingham Orthodontist Christine Abenoja, DMD, MS, says that orthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth ... Read More
Conversation Hearts for Parents
Life changes a lot once you have kids, we’re not saying that’s a bad thing, obviously. But there’s nothing like a good ole’ Love Holiday to magnify the differences between ... Read More
Out of the Mouths of Babes: Pacifier or Thumb?
Pacifier or thumb? It’s a great debate for parents with a newborn. Many parents start out preferring to try and use neither but many Moms (myself included) cave before ... Read More
Out of the Mouths of Babes: National Children's Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health ... Read More
Kick Winter Boredom with these Fun Ideas!
Here in the DEEP South, super cold winters and frigid temps aren’t the norm, but we always seem to get our fair share, and it’s bound to have your kids ... Read More
Parenting with a Phd: Talking to your Daughter about her Body
By: Kristen Berthiaume How do you talk to your daughter about her weight? The short answer is – you don’t. Sometimes parents think that if their kid is overweight, either ... Read More
What Parents would do with a 1.4 Billion Dollar Lottery Win
Ok.. We cannot tell a lie. The urge to drop the kids off at school and make a run to the Georgia state line for a lottery ticket (or 4) ... Read More
Parenting with a PhD: How to Make New Parenting Habits, Not Just Resolutions
By: Kristen Berthiaume We all know the old joke about New Year’s Resolutions – gyms are crazy crowded in January but empty by February. When we make Resolutions about our ... Read More
