Amelia Bowles

Toddler clapping

Inchstones: Celebrate the Little Things in Life

Birthdays, first words, first steps, first days of school — these and others like them are the milestones that often define our children, in their sense of accomplishment and their progression in development. But recently, parents have been embracing a… read more

Children of different ages showing growth stages

Pains or Gains? Navigating the World of Growth Spurts

With appetite fluctuations, heightened emotions and voluntary naps, you might think your child has turned alien. But there might be a simpler explanation: growth spurts. A common occurrence in younger children, growth spurts “occur when your child reaches new physical… read more

Boy sitting at computer looking bored

5 Family Boredom Busters for a Summer Slump

There’s nothing worse than watching other families jet off on summer vacations or having your child get to their first day of school with no tales to tell of summer camp excitement because they’ve been stuck at home all summer.… read more

Mother and daughter laying in bed talking

Conversation Starters for Kids!

You may have become accustomed to a one-sentence, or sometimes one-word, response from your child when you ask them about their day. It may be frustrating when it seems difficult to get them to share things happening in their lives.… read more