Jordanna Spaulding

Parents often share their concern about their baby’s dependence on the pacifier and how long it’s okay to use one. If your baby’s pacifier feels like the secret to peace in your home, you’re not alone. That tiny piece of silicone can work wonders, instantly calming your little one, helping them drift to sleep, and giving you a much-needed moment of quiet. But behind that magic, there’s something deeper happening — something tied to your baby’s sensory and oral development. What’s Really Going...

When we think about helping children learn to speak, we often picture story time, songs, and first conversations — but one of the most powerful tools for speech development actually starts at the table. The muscles your child uses to chew, swallow, and explore new foods are the same muscles  they’ll later rely on to form words, control breath, and articulate sounds clearly. Oral Development: The Foundation for Speech Before a child can pronounce “banana,” they first need to chew  one! The...

Most nannies are truly wonderful — caring, patient, and loving with our little ones. But they’re not usually trained in what’s happening...