Today we had Lucas’ 4 month well check visit. He weighed 15 pounds 3 ounces and is in the 57th percentile for weight. He is 24.5 inches long and in the 22nd percentile. He is starting to teethe. He is dripping wet with saliva and has been chewing his hands profusely. We purchased $34 worth of teething toys and stuff at Babies R Us that will probably never work, right? I had an interesting visit at the pediatrician’s office. I {Read More}

Are you wondering what the booster seat requirements are? First, I need to give you some safety advice. PLEASE do not put your child in a booster seat with seat belt just because they can now meet the minimum standards for a booster seat. The laws for your state does not mean it is the safest thing for your child. This is a topic of importance to me so please take the time to read this post. A 2, 3 or {Read More}

  How much sleep should your child get?  If your child is in elementary school, it is vitally important for him to get enough sleep. Keeping your child up later than she should be awake can lead to behavioral and academic problems, mood swings, sleep disorders, and cognitive problems that affect learning. According to WebMD and SleeoFoundation.org: A child 5-6 years of age (this would be Kindergarten age), should get 10-12 hours of sleep. A child 7-12 years of age {Read More}