The month of April calls attention to one of the most tragic, widespread problems affecting those dearest to our communities: our children. There were approx...

Maryland resident Dr. Frank J. Nice is many things: a retired United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer; a pharmacist; an Assistant Program Di...

New evidence-based protocol for healthcare providers offers guidance on how to help families sleep safely. The majority of healthcare providers in the U.S. s...

Every year, nearly 400,000 babies in the United States are born premature. This means they were delivered before completing the normal 37-40 weeks of gestati...

History of the Holiday Organizations that work to improve children’s academic outcomes have long known that parental involvement is key to raising bright and...

In 2011, feeling that National Breastfeeding Month didn’t highlight enough of the specific issues that Black breastfeeding mothers encountered, three Black m...

Babies all over the country need breastmilk, especially when they are born premature or with other health complications. Not all mothers can produce milk, or...

World Breastfeeding Week is finally here, and we’ve rounded up some breastfeeding news from all over the world to celebrate! These articles highlight the imp...

"The app approach to accessing books." Make Way for Books, a non-profit literacy organization in Tucson, Arizona, has launched their latest interactive liter...

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration held from August 1st to the 7th to reestablish a global breastfeeding culture, provide support for br...

* This post is a reprint of an article published by our Founder & President, Dia L. Michels We live in a world dominated by time. We must wake up at a certai...

Although we should celebrate our parents and our spouses everyday, this weekend is an excuse to give the men in our life more appreciation than normal: Fathe...

Read-Aloud Volunteer Program is a non-profit organization that fosters a love of learning in children through reading and story telling. We are very excited ...

*This post is authored by President and Founder Dia L. Michels Getting Real About Pregnancy Celebrities make pregnancy looks glamorous, but many expectant mo...

While it's important to appreciate mothers every day of the year, it's especially important to take time to express our gratitude on Mother's Day! We are so ...

Emergencies happen for a lot of different reasons, unfortunately, and while it can be scary to talk about, it's important to be prepared. Emergencies can ran...

When it comes to taking care of Mother Nature, breastfeeding can't be beat. Breastmilk may look white, but actually, it is as "green" as can be. It is one of...

The first few months after birth can be both exciting and overwhelming. Mothers need all the support they can get, and breastfeeding is something that both p...

Breastfeeding is a beautiful experience for both the mother and the infant. It helps keep your infant healthy and strong and builds a beautiful bond between ...

April 2nd is Children's Book Day! This special day is celebrated around the world to inspire a love a reading and call attention to the value children's book...