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….
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
The Top 6 Tried-and-Tested Items I Use to Work Out
I have tried so many different brands of shoes, mats, and clothing. These are the best. As someone who workouts avidly (six days a week, plus yoga and gymnastics!), I’ve always been on the lookout for the gear that simply functions the best. I’ve tried out all different brands in each of these categories…and these…
What Easy Thing Can Our Kids Do to Avoid Cavities?
Throw this mouthwash in your cart this week when you’re out stocking up on oats, flour and cereals. I still remember how I felt, as a mom of two, young and trying oh-so-hard. The dentist had removed his gloves, crossed his legs and looked at me in the eye with a serious kinda look and…
How to Skip the Candy Stress on Purim
Do you feel stress or nervous energy creeping in at the thought of an abundance of mishloach manos (read: sugar and treats) available to your kids? Take a deep breath and read below to promote a healthy balance (both nutritionally and emotionally) so you can skip the stress and experience a more positive and meaningful…
10 Secrets About Working Out from a Personal Trainer
Working out but not losing weight? Find it difficult? Or still have that baby pooch? Read on. Sock sneakers are not sneakers. Neither are Toms or any sort of slip-on fashion sneaker. They don’t give you the proper foundation to exercise and the lack of support is a great cause for injury. No shoes are…