Is your baby having trouble nursing, or having trouble transitioning to solid food? A tongue-tie, also known as TOTs (tethered oral tissue), is when the “string” or band of tissue connecting the tongue to the mouth is either too short, thick, or tight. Interesting fact: there are 7 areas in which a tie can occur….
Health & Fitness
Child Has Fever? How to Know If You Need a Dr. Visit
Is it something to worry about? Or should I just wait it out? Some guidance on fevers. Fever is one of the most common symptoms a pediatrician sees on a daily basis. It is also a frequent reason for office, emergency room and urgent care visits. Parents spend a lot of time, money, and significant…
Start Your Day With This Fat-Free Gluten-Free (and Actually Good!) Breakfast Muffin
This muffin tastes like a hearty bowl of breakfast oatmeal in muffin form. We recently put out a call for a healthy (non-banana) muffin from our social media followers. Tzippora reached out with this recipe she created for her husband. He has celiac disease and she wanted to create a grab and go breakfast that’s…
How To Prepare Your Child For Surgery
How much do we want to say? What do they need to know? How do you explain? It is never easy, sending your child off to get a procedure done, no matter how minimal and “routine” it may be. Waving goodbye to your son or daughter, knowing that they are going into an operating room,…
This Fall is the Perfect Time to Get to Know Calmin’ Ground
It’s nearby in Jackson, NJ. Leave the hustle of daily life behind and enter a world where serenity reigns. You don’t need to go far to leave the city, breathe the fresh air, and connect with animals and nature. Whether you visit one time with the whole family, or make Calmin’ Grounds a regular adventure,…
Are You On Your Feet During the Whole Yom Tov Season?
Yom Tov is a very strenuous one for moms. Keep your energy up (and legs pain-free) with these tips. As Mommies, we yearn for that spiritual inspiration of our youth that prepared us for the Yomim Noraim and Succos. However, we must remember that our role has now changed. It has shifted from one centered…
We Asked 10 Different Women How They Self Care
Our conclusion? There is no wrong way. As long as what you do, helps you be a better “you”. So, you packed two kids for camp. You cleaned up end-of-school year briefcases. You made sure everyone has at least 2 bathing suits that fit. You filled out wayyyy too many forms. You even took them…
How to Gear Up Your Son for Any Sport
Not sure just what he needs to get playing? Whether he’s a toddler or an older boy getting started, this info may be helpful. Nothing builds boys’ confidence like excelling in sports. That confidence spills over into other areas of life. And a kid doesn’t need to be the best on the team to reap…
Top 6 Sunscreens: You’ll Actually Want to Wear Them Every Single Day
These sunscreens really protect and fill your needs. Sunscreen. Most of us at the BCP team grew up in an age where tanned skin was something we worshipped and slathering baby oil before baking in the sun for hours was completely acceptable. But, no more. We have come a long way. And we now know…
How I Solved My Lack-of-Sleep Issues
I used to complain and complain about how very tired I was. Years ago, I had trouble sleeping. And I complained about it all day long. Whoever wanted to hear, I told them about my lack of sleep, about how the kids kept me up all night, and how so so tired I am. But…