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Apr 2020
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What new parents should know about baby ...

CINDY HOVINGTON, PH.D.
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Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I chat with Jenny and Carrie about their advice to new parents. We talk about the importance of a stimulating environment, which doesn’t mean having a lot around your baby, but rather being present, getting down on the floor with them during tummy time, and having zero screen time. We might not realize the importance of t ... Show More
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