Father's Day 2022

June 13, 2022
In honor of Father’s Day, we are welcoming the Parent Voices of fathers, including two of our coworkers and two of our spouses. We asked them to share about their experiences becoming a father and what fatherhood means to them.

Pacifier uses with babies, toddlers and kids

May 30, 2022
Pacifiers can be a lifesaver for parents. Let’s look at best practices when using pacifiers and some ideas for when it's time to give them up.

Full Babyproofing Mode

May 16, 2022
We are constantly babyproofing and learning with our kids about what we can do to ensure that they are safe within our own home. It is challenging, and we cannot prevent all trips and falls, but we can protect them in other ways.

Sick kids and tired parents

May 9, 2022
It has truly been one heck of a winter cold season. It seems like every other week, we have been dealing with sicknesses.

Guest Blogger, Sabrina Dedek: My Grapefruit - Accepting the Joy of Pregnancy

May 9, 2022
I walked into the immediate care of Corvallis Clinic thinking I might have cancer. I walked out pregnant.

Brushing Your Child's Teeth

April 25, 2022
Did you know that brushing your child’s teeth can be fun! It can be challenging too, but there are so many things you can do to make it easier and get your kids excited to participate in this daily ritual.

Guest Blogger, Colleen Stewart: Parenting Resources: Toddler to Teen

April 18, 2022
When you have a baby, all you can focus on are the long nights, sweet snuggles, and precious laughs. But rest assured, the infant stage only lasts a fleeting minute. As a new parent, it’s best to prepare yourself for the trials and tribulations of the toddler, tween, and teen years. Here are some useful links to read when you need advice on navigating the next few years.

Starting Solids Foods

April 11, 2022
We started giving Caleb solid food about three weeks ago and are slowly introducing him to different foods. Eating solid food is both an exciting milestone and a very terrifying one at the same time.

Snacking and tooth decay

March 28, 2022
Did you know that snacking throughout the day can cause cavities? But you can do some helpful things to prevent cavities, even with snacking. Let’s look at some ideas.