by Maine Families | Aug 19, 2013 | Family, Parenting
August is National Breastfeeding Month At Maine Families we see a lot of new moms who are breastfeeding. At some point, most of these moms hit a bump in the road where they question if they can continue to breastfeed. Get off to a good start with breastfeeding by...
by Maine Families | Aug 5, 2013 | Family, Parenting
August is National Breastfeeding Month Breastfeeding protects babies Early breast milk is liquid gold Known as liquid gold, colostrum is the thick yellow first breast milk that you make during pregnancy and just after birth. This milk is very rich in nutrients and...
by Maine Families | Jul 31, 2013 | Family, Parenting
Today is National Heatstroke Prevention Day As we approach rising summer temperatures, the dangers for kids left in hot vehicles increases exponentially. A child dies from heatstroke about once every 10 days from being left alone in a hot vehicle. In fact, heatstroke...
by Maine Families | Jul 17, 2013 | Family, Parenting
Getting your kids outdoors for a little activity and fresh air has huge benefits for you and your child. In nature, kids and families get a chance to move at life’s natural pace, where time disappears, no one is bored, and exploration turns into fun adventure. Studies...