Healthy Weight Gain

Gaining just the right amount of weight depends on many factors. You can put your baby at risk if you gain too little or too much weight. As a teenager your body is still growing so it’s vital that you are eating enough calories and nutrients for your development as well as your baby’s. During pregnancy women generally only need an additional 300 calories added to their daily intake. Talk to...

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Bond With Your Baby

Interacting with your baby will directly affect his growth and development. It will release endorphins in you that will make you feel happy and calm. Begin talking to your baby Read to your baby Ask him how he’s doing today. Stroke and pat your tummy. Play with him by poking your tummy Sing to him Listen to soft music Dance with him Tell him you love him and you can’t wait to hold him. ...

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Get Politically Active

You have wanted to grow up and move out for so long. There are probably many things you planned on doing with your home and life on your own. But one of the things most young people don’t think about doing once they turn 18 is getting involved in politics. It’s not only your right, but it’s your responsibility to know what’s happening and who is making the decisions. How are the taxes used? Who...

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Importance of Play

Play influences every aspect of your child's development Creativity and imagination grow, along with learning that life is full of opportunities and possibilities when your child creates and pretends. Physical skills develop as your child learns to reach, crawl, walk, run, climb, jump, throw, catch and balance. Fine motor skills develop as your child handles playthings. Mental...

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Bathing Your Baby

Your baby will get a sponge bath until the umbilical cord falls off in the first 2-3 weeks. Caution: Never place a cotton swab inside a baby’s ears or nose. Use a new cotton ball dipped in warm water, no soap, for each part: Eyes - wipe from inner eye to outer. Ears - Clean behind and around the outer ears. Nose – wipe around each nostril. Neck - Wipe gently under baby’s chin and folds of the neck. Supplies...

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Feeding Your Family

Feeding your family is more than purchasing food. There is so much that goes into planning meals and preparing things your family likes to eat. You have the responsibility to instill healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.    Plan a menu around the items you have in your freezer and pantry Check weekly specials and coupons in newspapers & online. Utilize discount grocery...

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