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Social media has fueled a growing trend known as looksmaxxing, which encourages individuals – especially boys and young men – to “optimize” their appearance. Read More
Breast/chestfeeding offers powerful benefits for babies and parents—but the early weeks can come with real challenges. Learn what’s normal, when to get help for issues like latch pain or delayed milk, how often babies should feed, and why combination feeding can still provide meaningful benefits. Read More
If your child isn’t gaining weight or growing as expected, it can be stressful and confusing. Learn the difference between malnutrition and growth faltering, what can cause slow growth, and how your child’s care team evaluates and supports healthy growth over time. Read More
As your child begins Kindergarten, you’ll need to prepare him or her for the many tests that lie ahead over the years. The Ohio Department of Education recommends that ALL children entering Kindergarten have a developmental screening. Read More
Wondering if wearable baby monitors prevent SIDS? Learn what the research says, why false alarms may cause more harm than good, and how to truly keep your baby safe with proven safe sleep practices. Read More
Understanding your child’s behaviors can sometimes feel confusing—especially when it comes to body awareness and curiosity. Learn what’s developmentally typical, what may signal concern, and how to support healthy boundaries as your child grows. This parent‑friendly guide from pediatric experts breaks it all down with clarity and reassurance. Read More
Unlike walking or talking, reading doesn’t just “happen” on its own—it has to be taught. Discover what the Science of Reading says about how kids learn best, why early language and shared books at home matter so much, and how programs like Reach Out and Read and Imagination Library help families build strong foundations for lifelong reading and learning. Read More
Learn how skin-to-skin time, pacifier practice, and non-nutritive breast/chest feeding help preterm babies in the NICU develop coordinated sucking, swallowing, and breathing so they can transition from tube feeds to successful oral feeding. Read More
