Posts by James Shaw
6 Sleep Tips for New Parents
The moment you and your partner bring your new baby home, almost all of your energy and attention will go toward baby care. In fact, a recent study done by Sleep Junkie found that new parents only spent an average of 4 hours a day caring for themselves. This lack of self-care can leave new…
Read Full PostFoster an Attitude of Gratitude This Thanksgiving
The busy holiday season is almost upon us, but before all the shopping and parties arrive, there’s Thanksgiving. Sure, it’s a celebration, but this simple American tradition is also perfectly poised to offer a day of respite and reflection before the big gift-giving season comes next month. The act of giving thanks is definitely one…
Read Full PostScreen Time and Parents: Do You Need to Cut Back?
By now you’ve probably heard quite a bit about the dangers of too much screen time for young children. We’ve done two episodes on it. NPR’s Anya Kamenetz talked with us about real things parents should consider and Dr. Jordan Shapiro says we should teach our kids how to have a healthy relationship with screens.…
Read Full PostTeens, Tech & Food – The Connection Between Your Phone and Your Health
Is your cell phone making you fat? It just may be according to new study. Here’s the truth… we’re on our phones, computers and using screens a lot. It’s a part of life. We use it to stay in touch, get information, find directions, play games and more. It turns out that the more you…
Read Full PostDads Are Parents Too – A Message for America’s Schools
The school nurse called this week. Our second grader fell and hit her mouth on a desk. She’s fine. It was no big deal. She didn’t need to come home. The nurse just wanted us to know. Well… she wanted one of us to know and that one was mom. I was out of town…
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