Pretend Play & The Alter Ego
“Man speaks least in his own person. Give a man a mask and he’ll tell the truth.” ~Oscar Wilde One of the greatest things about creative expression is the freedom to try on perspectives and behaviors that you wouldn’t normally choose for yourself. As we get older,...
Surprising Dangers of Infant Car Seats
There are several important reasons car seats should not be removed from the car, at least not on a regular basis. Let’s focus on baby first. Babies need human touch. There are numerous studies detailing the ominous and tragic outcomes of babies in orphanages. Years...
Breastfeeding: Getting Off to a Good Start and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
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...
Why Breastfeeding Is So Important
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...