It might not feel like the holidays to you unless all of your closest relatives are gathered around your dining room table. However, health experts recommend celebrating differently this year as the coronavirus pandemic reaches record levels in many parts of the country.

Thanksgiving is approaching quickly and is a time to be thankful for the advantages we have in our daily lives. To many adults, this comes easily, even naturally. Children, on the other hand, may have a harder time understanding the meaning behind being thankful.

You’ve dreamed of your baby-to-be for nine months, and now your precious bundle is finally home. You’re bound to be flooded with emotions, from over-the-moon happiness to over-the-top nervousness. And whether you’re a first-time parent or a veteran, you’re likely to have a lot of questions.

So your little one is due in a couple of weeks and you still don’t have a pediatrician. Our pediatricians here at The Children’s Clinic, P.A., in Jackson, TN, advise, that the most ideal time to start your search for a pediatrician is during the last couple of weeks prior to your expected due date.

Having a little elf in the house makes the season even more magical, but before you go overboard with outings, visitors, gifts, and decorating, take a breath. A holiday on steroids will likely lead to less joy and more jangled nerves, for your baby and for you.