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
Your child’s brain plays an integral role in their ability to survive, essentially controlling every function in their body, such as their heartbeat, ability to breathe and learning processes. Even during pregnancy, the brain rapidly develops and directs key growth… read more
The average 4- to 6-year-old laughs about 300 times a day, according to Psychology Today. This belly laugher is often what we look forward to most in the day — our main goal is to make a smile flash across… read more
At times, planning arts and crafts projects for your kids can feel overwhelming — expensive materials, time-consuming preparation and exhausting cleanup. To get you started with an afternoon of low-energy activities, here are some beginner-friendly and easy-to-set-up art projects that… read more
Just like adults, Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages can apply to children. Learning to identify and understand how your child receives love can help make your relationship with your child even more meaningful. Though you might feel that you are… read more
One of the first steps to independence happens long before driving a car or heading off to college. For both parents and children alike, this step is leaving your kids home alone. This might be the point where you have… read more
“It’s as easy as riding a bike ...” Oh, as if those words were as true to our tikes who are learning to ride those two-wheel bikes for the first time! When it comes time to teach your child how… read more
Balance and coordination is essential in every facet of our everyday lives as well as the lives of our children. Proper balance is paramount to the growth and wellbeing of our little ones. However, many children across the country experience… read more
Children learn how to operate in the world based largely upon the influence of their parents and the examples they set. American culture and media messages place emphasis on certain (often unhealthy) body ideals that children may internalize. By discussing… read more
At one point or another, every child will face the fact that they have to complete a tryout or a preliminary round before being able to participate in a certain activity. This tryout could be for a school play, a… read more
