It is late March 2017, and I am in the middle of Frederik Meijer Gardens with my husband and toddler, who has bilateral clubfeet. I get a call from my…

Babies need a healthy connection with their parents and caregivers to feel secure and to adapt to the outside world. Some parents feel a special bond as soon as they…

One of the most difficult things to do as a parent is find time for yourself, whether that’s uninterrupted time at home, or a night out with friends or your…

My middle child is six years old. He was born at 33 weeks and spent time in the NICU. He’s a very spirited child. He’s funny, creative, caring, a leader,…

Parents often worry about talking about touch without alarming their children. One way to accomplish this is to talk about touch from a young age without referring to specific body…

I read somewhere once that the more a child feels attached to their parent, the more secure they are in acceptance of themselves and the rest of the world. In…