Mental health issues affect people of all ages, and they may impact children more than you might think. According to Johns Hopkins University, a study completed between 2016 and 2019 showed that “21.8% of U.S. children ages 3 to 17… read more
Amelia Bowles
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
Beyond Football: 6 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Everyone
You’ve finished Thanksgiving dinner with the family, packed the leftovers away into the fridge for later and washed the dishes you haven’t seen since last year. Now, you’re wondering what to do and sitting down to watch football isn’t really… read more
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
Pregnancy Bands and Kinesiology Tape: Alleviating Back Pain
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), back pain is prevalent in almost 70% of pregnancies. These aches and pains can interfere with your everyday life – and can put more stress on both you and your baby. Fortunately,… read more
The Most Unusual and Popular Baby Names in the U.S.
If you have ever or are currently agonizing over the perfect name for your baby, you’ve probably read endless lists. Naming a child can be such a special experience. Inspiration may come from family or religious backgrounds, uniqueness, tradition or… read more
How to Celebrate Women’s History Month with Your Children
March is Women’s History Month! There is no better way to celebrate the women that have shaped your life and society than with your kids. Helping your kids learn about the women who have been instrumental in changing our world… read more
Wake Your Kids Up with These Heart-Shaped Breakfast Foods
There’s nothing better than waking up to the smell of fresh bacon, pancakes, eggs and other breakfast foods in the morning. Unless it’s Valentine’s Day, and those breakfast foods are shaped like hearts. Helping your child start the day off… read more
9 Children’s Books and YA Novels about Love for Valentine’s Day
There’s no better time to read than all the time, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Whether your child enjoys a good picture book or would rather curl up on the couch for a novel marathon, these 9 books about… read more
