With the weather cooling down and the leaves changing color, it is the perfect time to round up the kiddos for spooky season activities. This fall bucket list for kids combines fun, learning and new experiences to embrace the fall… read more
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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
Should My Child Watch Scary Movies?
As Halloween approaches your kids will likely want to watch the many scary movies that are on TV. Now, it’s pretty obvious that watching "It’s the Great Pumpkin," Charlie Brown is OK for your 8-year-old and "Saw" is not, but… read more
Vaping: An Adolescent Health Scare
Vaping — a national health concern sweeping America’s youth. For years, the allure of flavored e-cigarettes and the misconception that they are a safer alternative to traditional smoking have contributed to a surge in popularity among teenagers. This has left… read more
Got Milk? The Growth of Calcium Deficiency in Children
Calcium deficiency in children is a growing trend worldwide, including in the United States. A study published in the journal Pediatrics showed that most children over 8 years old do not get a sufficient amount of calcium, which could increase… read more
Beginning Readers: How to Make Reading Interactive
Every parent wants to do the right thing for their child’s education, but sometimes it can be hard to navigate the best way to help them succeed, especially when it comes to reading. We can agree that setting our children… read more
The Sticky Substance in Your Baby’s Diaper
Poop is a normal part of life. As you transition to life with a newborn, you’ll realize that it becomes a topic of everyday conversation. When did the baby last poop? What did it look like? How did you deal… read more
Smash Cake With a Healthy Twist
It is the center of one of the most beloved first birthday photos… the smash cake. A miniature version of their bigger birthday cake, this pint size sweet treat is traditionally created for a serving of one — the birthday… read more
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
How to Help Your Child Handle Tryouts Like a True Champion
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
