Colds, the flu, stomach bugs, rashes, and other bacterial or viral infections. These are many of the illnesses parents face when raising children. How do you treat a fever, avoid dehydration, or cope with a nasty cold? Most illnesses can be treated at home. This video takes a look at the common potential illnesses an infant may get within the...

 You're pregnant, and you're wondering, now what? There is a lot to know about pregnancy, your changing body, and your developing baby. So much happens in that first trimester! You will experience changes in your body, your emotions, and your lifestyle. Your baby also goes through a lot of growth, developing into the little person you soon wil...

Your words are incredibly important to your child because you're incredibly important to your child! Unfortunately, it's hard to always say the right things! Words are POWERFUL and can build confidence and self-esteem, or in one heated moment, tear your child down. In this video, we'll show you how you can grow your toddler through the power of you...

First Trimester The first trimester is one of the busiest as all of the major organs and external structures are fashioned including, but not limited to the brain, the heart, the spine, the eyes, and the lungs. Involuntary movement begins at five to six weeks. A few weeks later, the four chambered heart is complete and beating like an adult's and h...

 One of the first exams your doctor will order after a positive pregnancy test is an ultrasound. An ultrasound exam will confirm the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy, determine gestational age and determine fetal cardiac activity. In other words, the exam will check if your baby is in your uterus, find out how long you have been pregnant,...

 Parents are responsible for keeping their children safe, including traveling safely with them. Car seat recommendations and laws change and vary by state. Add to that the stress of figuring out which car seat is right for your child and car, and how to install and use it correctly. It can feel overwhelming for a parent making these important ...

 All technology comes with risks and all must be learned to be used in a balanced way that doesn't do harm. Our phones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles can improve our lives in incredible ways, but they can also steal precious time, disconnect us from each other, and even create health problems. When anything is used without boundaries...

The First Question: Why Are You Here?Perhaps your father was a picture-perfect, wise, and loving man. Or he may have been abusive, cutting, critical, and harsh. Most likely, he was somewhere in between.Our experiences with fathers are so varied that we can't list all the possibilities, but each of us has had a father experience, even if it was his ...

The first teeth appear around the six-month mark, but it can take up to a year for the first teeth to come through. The average child has a complete set of twenty teeth by the time they reach three years old. Baby teeth have an extra special function. They act as place markers for adult teeth. Baby teeth help keep permanent teeth straight. Some chi...

 What is Breastfeeding? Breastfeeding is when you feed your baby breast milk, usually directly from your breast. It's also called nursing. Making the decision to breastfeed is a personal matter. It's also one that's likely to draw opinions from friends and family. Many medical experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the...

 To keep your child safe outdoors, dermatologists recommend the following tips: Keep your baby in the shade. Shade is the best way to shield your baby from the sun, especially if he or she is younger than six months old. Keep your baby in the shade as much as possible, and if you can't find shade, create your own using an umbrella, canopy or t...

Welcome to Crossroads parenting blog. We hope you find the information here helpful and will share it with your family and friends! Lets get started where it all begins...the pregnancy! Congratulations! You have been blessed! You might be a first-time mom and dad or a pro at the whole mom or dad role. Either way a baby is a wond...