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I’m curious how other families decide how many activities to sign their kids up for. Right now we just do swim lessons, but last spring our boys were in two different levels of baseball, all three did soccer, and all three did swim. It was...
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Blog
Besides building the snowman, there must be other fun stuff to do in the winter, right? Here are a few educational and fun activities to do with your kids during the chilly winter times! 1. Create a scavenger hunt with nature’s offerings. Pick up...
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It’s Halloween , and the buzz is all about candy. How much, what types, and how to manage the whole evening are just some of the questions on many parents’ minds. Candy is the cornerstone of trick-or-treating. Although you may feel the urge to...
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Parenting
Summer is supposed to be a laid back time full of relaxation and play. Kids are home with more time on their hands, you may have travel plans, and the typical schedule is completely out the window. Kids are more relaxed; however, parents tend to be...
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Parenting
It’s not uncommon for pediatricians to hear the fear in a mother’s voice when describing her two-year-old’s newest pastime: head banging. Is this normal? Will my child’s brain be injured? Is this a sign of autism? First, you shouldn’t drive...
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Is your child overweight? Are you to blame? A new study from the University of Illinois’s Child Development Laboratory sheds new light on the main risk factors for obesity in young children. The study, published in the October issue of the journal...
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The holidays can be such a magical time for families. I love seeing children in my office, excited for special events or outings. Parents seem to enjoy this time of year as well—I know I do. However, added activities, travel, work, and the like can...
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Kids are picky. Some are really, really picky. Others are a little bit picky. Most are in between. I recently met a woman who complained about her son who was a picky eater. She was curious about why her twin boys were totally opposite in their...
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Pregnancy
When you have gestational diabetes, keeping your blood glucose in a healthy range is the best thing you can do for your baby and yourself. Exercise is one way to help you reach your blood glucose goals. Increasing the amount of physical activity...
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Health
Music is a language shared and understood by all ages — and more recently, it is being used to help toddlers with developmental delays. Music therapy is the use of music to help toddlers in their growth and development, including toddlers with...
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The nine months of pregnancy are an excellent (if not obligatory) time period for a couple to reassess the division of labor when it comes to child care. Before your baby is born, talk things through with your significant other about each other’s...
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Pregnancy
Appropriate exercise provides numerous benefits to pregnant women and their developing babies. Women who exercise in the first and second trimester reported that they felt better in the third trimester. However, not all exercise is equally healthy...
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Parenting
“Good job!” “You’re the best!” Listen to any parent for a while—or even yourself—and you’re likely to hear one of these phrases. Modern parenting is strongly tilted toward positive reinforcement as parents seek to build up their child’s confidence....
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Baby
One of the great delights of parenting is watching your baby’s personality slowly emerge as he or she ages. You might find character traits you recognize in yourself, your spouse, or your even other family members. The formation of character is...
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Parenting
Step right up, folks! In the right corner, we have your 3-year-old son, and in the left, we have your 5-year-old daughter, battling it out over toys, time, snacks, and practically anything else they can seem to argue about. If this sounds like a...
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Seeing your child stressed out is no fun. Having to deal with their crying spells, irregular eating and sleeping and lack of concentration on school assignments can put a damper on anyone’s family. Children are facing more stress than ever....
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Toddler
Parents of young children who are not yet talking often wonder how to help their little ones become better communicators. Simply playing with your child on his or her level can be a powerful language-learning tool. Here are some activities you can...
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Think it’s time to get your little one started in sports? Sounds like a good idea, but what if they don’t want to go? See what our experts say in this week’s Dear Bundoo. Dear Bundoo, I just signed my 3-year-old up for our community soccer program....
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Parenting
Here’s the easiest way to think of it: free-range parenting is the opposite helicopter parenting. Free range parents believe that children should be able explore the world freely, without parents constantly hovering and worrying. Not too long ago —...
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Health
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Parenting
Postpartum depression (PPD) is commonly associated with new mothers, and support for women with PPD is readily available. However, emerging evidence suggests that 10 percent of new fathers also experience the “baby blues.” Postpartum depression in...
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Parenting
There’s no question parenting roles are changing—but just how far we’ve come in the last few decades might be surprising. For a recent study, the Pew Research Center examined data from 1965 to 2011 collected as part of the American Time Use Survey...
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Parenting
Instead of asking, “When should I start disciplining my child?” researchers from Yale University recently posed a different question that might change the way you think about the issue. They asked, “When does a child begin to know...
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Baby
Your baby is growing fast and wanting to explore his or her world in a bigger way. Crawlers are off and, well, crawling … all over the home. Nap schedules are hopefully well established, as are feeding times. Around now you may get the sense that...
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Community
If you are like me and live in a chilly area and are stuck inside more and more this time of year….with a toddler…it can get a little challenging. I’ve found my little guy really likes to do different crafts and get messy in the...
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Parenting
Many parents dream of athletic glory for their children even before they can walk. But is it ever too early to start them in sports, and are there any sports you should avoid? It’s not hard to find a whole market of products aimed at budding...
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Baby
Your 7 month, 1 week old baby is likely discovering one of the great joys of childhood: toys. At this age, your baby can likely transfer objects from one hand to the other, sit without the support of his or her hands, and find objects that are...
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Toddler
With news of mass shootings appearing in the media with tragic regularity, many parents wonder how they can help their young children understand and process these stories. It is important to remember that children look to their parents to make them...
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Toddler
If you have young children or you’re a soon-to-be parent, you may want to check into Head Start, a federally funded preschool program for low-income children and their families. Head Start promotes school readiness in children between 3-5 years...
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Baby
When it comes to babies, games are much more than just play. Games are a natural and wonderful way to both bond with your baby and aid his or her social development. Games can teach your baby about the world, instill trust, and even create a...
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Community
What are the top 3 things you look for in a child care provider? You can use the list below to get some ideas, but feel free to add to it. LOCATION (convenience, easy access & parking) COST (tuition & other fees) FACILITIES (physical state...
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Community
For the longest time, I would ask my daughter questions about her day and get nothing. Then I got more specific with my questions (who did you sit next to at lunch? what lesson was your favorite today?) and got a little more chatter. A friend told...
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Baby
At week 11, you are nearing the three-month mark with your baby. Your baby is continuing to develop coordination and motor skills, improving his or her coordination with each passing day. Toys are grabbed more accurately and perhaps even guided...
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Toddler
HighScope is an approach to education used in both public and private childcare centers, preschools, and kindergarten programs, as well as the national Head Start programs in the United States. HighScope refers to the independent organization...
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Parenting
First-time parents often ask when their toddlers will start playing independently. The answer varies from child to child, but once your baby is crawling, standing, and starting to walk, he or she will be more interested in exploring and trying...
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Toddler
The time when toddlers are the most curious and uncoordinated—around 18-36 months—is also the period when they’re most likely to injure their baby teeth. Accidents can happen anywhere at any time, but most dental injuries in toddlers and...
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Toddler
A good playgroup has benefits that go well beyond a good time on the playground. Research shows that group play helps children learn self-control as well as social skills like sharing, cooperating and turn-taking. Parents in playgroups also benefit...
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Parenting
While trick-or-treating has been a traditional holiday activity for children for about 100 years, the origins of the tradition may not be so innocent as children going door-to-door for candy. The exact history of the phrase is not known for sure,...
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Pregnancy
With up to 75 percent of all pregnant women experiencing back pain at some point in their pregnancy, many want to understand why this happens and how to make it better. Back pain can leave you sore, short on sleep, and unable to enjoy your normal...
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Baby
From your diet to feeding issues, there are lots of reasons your baby might experience gas. Here are the top ten things you should know about infant gas (and a word of advice: don’t skip #9!).
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Health
The kidneys are a pair of small abdominal organs that are responsible for filtering waste from the blood and eliminating it through the urine. Most children are born with two kidneys, but sometimes a child is either born with a single kidney,...
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Baby
Parents, you are nearing the finish line that marks the end of infancy. Soon you will have a toddler on your hands. This is an exciting transition that will affect all aspects of your child’s life. By now, many 11-month-old babies are eating...
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Health
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder affecting a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Although CP has no cure, treatment should be focused on maximizing a child’s capabilities. In general, the sooner interventions are started,...
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Community
...I experience some of my greatest guilt if and when I have to miss any of my boys activities due to my work schedule. How do you keep the delicate balance between career and family responsibilities?...
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Health
When babies are born, their motor skills are constantly developing. But before long you’ll notice that your baby consistently favors one hand over the other, making them a “righty” or “lefty.” But when will you know? That depends on your baby,...
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Pregnancy
Most women have heard that it’s normal to leak a little urine after you’ve given birth to your baby. While that is definitely true, it doesn’t mean that all urine leakage is created equal. Some types of urine leakage, or urinary incontinence, are...
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Parenting
Parents looking for a good place to raise kids usually want the same thing: good schools, a safe environment, and plenty of parks and amenities for children. While there are a lot of places that fit this description, the following cities might just...
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I remember having a cell phone while in high school. It was only for “just in case” while driving, and all it did was call — no texting, games, Facebook, or Twitter. When I went to college, I kept my cell phone in a dresser drawer in my dorm room....
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This week, we hear from one mom who is jealous of the attention her newborn is getting from her husband and another mom who has been labeled a “helicopter parent” for how she handled her child’s bee sting. Dear Bundoo, I’m lucky to be...
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With the holidays in full swing, it can be hard to remember to step back and take care of yourself—pregnant or not! However, when you are busy growing a baby, it’s even more important to put yourself first sometimes. Here are some easy ways to do...
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For many of us down here in Florida, this week is Spring Break. Now that both of my kids are in school, that means a vacation for mama and daddy too…yippee! And we are going away for four days on a Disney cruise. Most people fall into two...
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Fourth of July ideas are all over Pinterest, but if you’re like me you haven’t had time to weed out those “intense preparation required” ones (you know, the ones Pinterest fails are made of!). Here are a few ideas to help the last-minute mamas and...
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If you think that all you are hearing about nowadays are the announcements of babies being born by what seems like the bucketful, rest assured you are not hallucinating. It turns out that in the United States, most births occur in the late summer...
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Along with being a Bundoo Pediatrician, Dr. Justin Morgan is a full-time pediatric hospitalist in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduating from Georgetown College in Kentucky, Morgan received his medical degree from the University of Louisville...
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Parents! We are winding summer down here in Florida and I have to admit, I need a break from the structure required to keep kids busy but comfortable in 100 degree temperatures. Gone is the week of vacation, gone are the couple weeks of structured...
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I grew up playing with Barbie. I remember Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers, but I played with Barbie. Dressing her up, putting her in the big pink convertible with Ken, and “driving to the beach.” I grew up in Indiana, so the beach was always my...
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Being a good role model to your kids—especially in the area of healthy eating and an active lifestyle—begins when your kids are young. From offering a variety of foods each day to taking care of yourself through regular exercise and sleep, these...
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Interactivation Health Networks, LLC, d/b/a The Wellness Network (“we”, “us”, “our” or “Company”), the owners and operators of Bundoo.com (“Bundoo” or “Site”), take your privacy seriously and want you (“User,” “you” or “your”) to understand how we...
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Parenting
For many new parents, hiring that first non-family babysitter can be a harrowing experience. After all, you are trusting a virtual stranger with your baby. Fortunately, while first impressions are important during an interview with a prospective...
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Parenting
Most children will experience intense emotional and physical changes as they grow, and tantrums are typical, but a line exists between normal acting out and abnormal, negative behavior. When a child’s behavior becomes aggressive, deceitful,...
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Parenting
Going through a divorce is never easy, especially for young children, who are easily influenced by what’s happening around them. Even infants can sense the stress that is often involved with divorce. Fortunately, parents can help their children...
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Baby
One of the great surprises for many new parents—who have likely been told their baby will be up all night, every night—is how much time newborns spend asleep. According to Stanford Children’s Health, newborns can sleep as much as 17 hours a...
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Health
The world is a loud place for little ears, and it is not uncommon for children to be sensitive to sounds. While it’s true that noise sensitivity is common in children with certain medical conditions, the average child may also shy away from or...
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Baby
By 13-18 months of age, children are recommended to have an average of 11.25 hours of uninterrupted nighttime sleep and up to 2.5 hours of daytime sleep. Babies at the younger end of this age group usually take two naps, but will transition to one...
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Baby
Held internationally every year from August 1-7, World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to the celebration and promotion of breastfeeding. The first World Breastfeeding Week was held in 1992 and was coordinated by the World Alliance for...
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Pregnancy
Research shows that babies may be able to hear sounds in the womb as early as the 18th week of pregnancy, when the ears first start to stand out from the head. But what do they hear? And do babies understand or remember anything they heard in the...
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Health
Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases in which the muscles of the body are slowly broken down over time due to a faulty gene. The muscles become weak as the disease progresses, so mild muscle weakness slowly evolves to include even the muscles...
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Parenting
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Toddler
When you decide to homeschool your child, you must not only uphold your personal educational standards, but also those of the state in which you live. If you have a young child who has not yet gone to school, the age at which formal education...
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Baby
Of all the congenital deformities affecting infants, abnormalities of the fingers and toes are among the most common. Congenital abnormalities of the fingers account for approximately 10% of all deformities. These are due to malformations that...
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Parenting
Children experience worries and fears for a variety of reasons. The good news is that most childhood fears are mild and often disappear over time. In fact, the presence of a childhood fear often indicates the development of higher level thought as...
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Parenting
Security blankets (or teddy bears or any object) are a familiar feature of childhood. Known as “transitional objects,” these objects serve an important developmental purpose. Children rely on them to transition between the affection supplied by...
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Parenting
Most parents understand the importance of wearing a bike helmet and for good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, wearing a helmet decreases the chance of a serious brain injury by 88 percent. In addition to biking,...
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Parenting
The millennial generation (those born between 1980 and the mid-2000s) face more economic challenges than parents even 10 or 20 years ago, according to an April 2015 research study released by the research firm Young Invincibles. The report, titled...
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Parenting
Summertime is here, and so are the sweltering temperatures. Children love to play outside during the summer but as a parent, it’s your job to keep them safe. Here are a few things to keep in mind to protect your little one from the heat. Choose...
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Baby
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a serious congenital heart defect that affects development of the left side of the heart. This rare condition affects the heart’s mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, and aorta. The baby’s left ventricle,...
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Health
What is Cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder affecting a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Cerebral refers to the brain, and palsy refers to a weakness or problem using the muscles. CP is caused by damage to...
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Baby
To your 8-month-old, anything can be a toy. From the discarded water bottle to the wooden spoon, if it makes noise, is colorful, or is an object your baby can pick up or pick at, he or she will likely do it. So it’s a good idea to focus on what...