Tag: Parenting Pregnancy

Stuck on what to do with the kids over the weekend? Consider an educational adventure to the museum! Museum trips allow for a fun learning experience and outing that the whole family can enjoy and take part in. Even better, according to AAM’s Center For The Future Of Museums, “Museums can change the world.” That being said- we’ve compiled some popular museum finds in the area for you to check out! Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City. A Carson area favorite, this museum is an interactive-based community where children will learn through playing. Their exhibits include: brickation, a rotating climbing wall, human anatomy, balloon with vertical fan, and a space shuttle with “Magic School Bus Solar System software.” …

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We reached out to the amazing pediatrics team at Carson Medical Group Carson Tahoe Health to help us identify at what age we should be teaching our children basic life and motor skills. If you and your child are at home enjoying the holiday break, consider trying a few!   First things first, it’s important to remember that children develop at different speeds, and that’s ok. These are recommendations about what generally works best for each child. If you have any questions about your children’s developmental skills, you should consult your pediatrician!   Ages 2-3 This is the average age when kids begin to learn basic skills, they mainly include grooming and some help with chores. Here’s what you can …

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For many, pregnancy can be quite the exciting experience, but the morning sickness that can come with it? Not so exciting.  We caught up with Shannon Hess, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Carson Tahoe Health to tell us about what causes morning sickness and to provide some tips on how to manage it. So, What is Morning Sickness? Well, the cause of morning sickness isn’t entirely clear, but the hormonal changes of pregnancy are thought to play a role. ”Morning sickness tends to kick in around 6 weeks and has been seen to hit its peak around the 8th and 9th week of pregnancy” says Dr. Hess. “While it’s extremely common, it’s not enjoyable and many women experience at all …

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-We’re so thrilled to feature one of our favorite bloggers, Rae from Rae’s Corner! We asked if she’d share one of her amazingly creative ideas for celebrating the upcoming “Lucky” holiday! Take it away, Rae! – Hi! Allow me to introduce myself! I’m Rae, a born and raised Northern Nevada girl. I’m married to my very sexy best friend, Tyler and am currently a student working towards FOUR PhDs. My fields of study: (we won’t talk about my grades though. eeeek..;) I regularly blog at Rae’s Corner (raescorner.blogspot.com) about all topics related to motherhood, family, faith, cooking, and lifestyle. I love sharing the story of our life with others, and firmly believe in keeping it real while also searching for …

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We’re thrilled that Lauren Sunderland from the blog, The Reno Sparks Mom stopped by to share her tips to finding a daycare in northern Nevada! Take it away, Lauren! My daughter is two years old and she has been in and out of four different daycares. Some were great experiences that we were terribly sad to see end, while others were terrible experiences that left us running as quick as we could in the opposite direction. Whatever the reason, we’ve found ourselves in search of a daycare numerous times and each time were frustrated with the lack of resources tailored to our area.  If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that finding a daycare is difficult and I’d like to …

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