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All new parents experience change when bringing a baby into the world. Schedule changes, habit changes, diaper changes – typically all to accommodate the little one. As time passes, both parents and baby adjust to this new life, taking on other challenges as they arise. One of those many parents have encountered, and you may have with your own child. Colic in infants can be both concerning and frustrating. Majority of the time, baby cries for no apparent reason, even with a clean diaper and full belly. To diagnose a colicky baby, parents and doctors refer to the “Rule of …

When it comes to family, we only want what is best for our loved ones. We often question why a baby is crying, or when a child has an upset stomach. Did they sneak a piece of candy from our front desk, or is it truly something more than just a sugary substance? As adults, we are able to draw conclusions onto what type of care we would like to seek out when we deal with our own pain. And if we haven’t experienced a certain type of care first hand, we’re usually a bit more cautious when introducing someone …

If you have kids, it’s likely you know a thing or two about ear infections. In the United States, at least half of all children experience and ear infection by their first birthday. Children are more prone to ear infections due to their immature Eustachian tube (part of the middle ear), which in infancy and early childhood is shorter and angled. This allows bacteria to more easily access the middle ear. While ear infections are most common in children, adults can experience them as well. Luckily, there are non-drug treatments for this common condition. Read on to learn about how …