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
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5 Easy Chores for Children Under 7 Years Old
A big challenge many parents face is deciding if and when their children are old enough for chores. How soon is too soon to teach a child responsibility and how to contribute to the household? It is often a struggle… read more
School Drop-Off: How to Handle a Child’s Separation Anxiety
You pull up to the school, put the car in the park and sense the tears building in your baby's eyes as they say, “But I just want to stay with you today.” The reality of seeing your little one… read more
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
Recognizing the Signs of Disordered Eating
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), approximately 9% of the U.S. population (roughly 28.8 million Americans) will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Eating disorders are the second deadliest mental health condition (after… read more
Wondering How to Find the Perfect Sport for Your Child?
Organized sports are a big part of childhood for many families. Sports teach children valuable lessons such as teamwork, camaraderie, how to lose gracefully, hard work, commitment and leadership. But what if your child isn’t interested in soccer or flag… read more
Is it Peanut Butter Time? Introducing Peanuts to Your Children
Over recent years, recommendations about when to introduce highly allergenic foods has been a moving target. Parents want to minimize risks of their children developing a life-threatening allergy and figure out when they should introduce peanuts. Current recommendations may surprise… read more
18 for 18 Challenge: Delaying Social Media Use
One Minnesota teen is $1,800 richer thanks to completing the 18 for 18 Challenge his mother created for him. When Sivert Klefsass was just 12 years old, his mother Lorna issued him a challenge: stay off social media until he… read more
Get Ready for Baby: How Family Learning Classes Can Help
You’ve got your crib, cute baby onesies and an ample supply of diapers ... so what’s next to get ready for baby? Before you pack that hospital bag, think about taking some helpful family learning classes to get you ready… read more
How to Know if Your Baby is Eating Enough
Feeding your baby is not an exact science. As a new parent, it’s easy to be scared your instincts aren’t right or you’re missing cues from your newborn. Here’s a guide to knowing if your baby is eating enough –… read more
