The benefits of reading to a child are immeasurable. It aids in language and cognitive development, and an early interest in reading can foster a lifelong interest in learning. So, when is the best time to begin to read to your child? Start while he’s still in the womb. Baby’s Listening Research shows that reading […]
A Dad’s Voice – Making Mistakes, Falling Short and Being Kind Toward Yourself
I’ve been known to make a few mistakes in my life. One in particular was putting butter in the microwave to soften it up for spreading. More often than not, I’d leave it in too long and it would melt all over. Then I would do a Homer Simpson- “D’OH!!! I DID IT AGAIN! WHAT […]
A Dad’s Voice – The At Home Dad: 3 Suggestions for Finding your Tribe
According to a June 2014 study by the Pew Research Center, stay-at-home dads now account for more than 16 percent of at-home caretakers, a number that has more than doubled over the past decade- and this does not factor in dads who work part-time. Since becoming a father in 2001, one of the most common […]
An Attitude of Gratitude
As we rake the leaves, sweep up the candy wrappers, and prepare to dive deeply into the festivities and traditions that warmly comfort the season of Thanksgiving, we can all find solace in the power of gratitude. Gratitude creates a force of connection between people and all things, for when we are grateful we are […]
A Dad’s Voice- Fatherhood is Not a Solo Sport
Don’t Try This Alone: Fatherhood is Not a Solo Sport Several years ago I ran a “dads only” workshop on discipline at my kid’s pre-school. I went around the room of about 25 dads and asked them to say briefly why they were there and what they hoped to get out of the workshop. One […]
5 Tips for Flying With Baby
For new and experienced parents alike, taking a trip on an airplane with baby can be a daunting task. Mostly because you just don’t know how your little one will do once up in the air. Some babies experience pain during take-off and landing, while some simply sleep the entire time. There will be circumstances you can’t control, such […]
Springtime In Boston: 5 Fun Activities For Little Ones!
Lilac Sunday, May 13th: Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain The lilac collection at the Arnold Arboretum is among the premier collections of these plants in North America. On Sunday, May 13th, the 281-acre botanical garden allows picnicking along with offering various family activities such as making Mother’s Day cards! Pack up a lunch and […]
Understanding Your Baby’s Sleep Cycles
Sleep has become its own subspecialty in the field of medicine. Due to a large amount of research that has been done recently in the science of sleep, care providers can do extra training to work as sub-specialists in clinics dedicated to helping people with sleep problems. The most recent Nobel Prize in medicine was […]
A look inside Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny: Meet our founder!
This month we are highlighting our President and Founder, Carole Kramer-Arsenault, RN, IBCLC. For over a decade Arsenault has guided parents through pregnancy, labor, birth and the newborn period at Boston’s top birthing hospitals including Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Massachusetts General Hospital to name a few. As a parent educator, labor […]
Don’t Forget To Pack Safe And Healthy Sleep Habits!
Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? I certainly did when I traveled with a newborn, infant or toddler (and I still do even though I have three teenagers and a 23-year-old!). When we prepare for traveling, we think about packing, making flight or driving arrangements and reserving accommodations. However, […]
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