It is no secret that parents want to set good examples for their kids. Well, monkey see, monkey do! Being an excellent role model for your kids will encourage them to be superb citizens, too. And, as a parent, you… read more
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Phones and Kids: Shaping the New Age of Phone Users
In an era dominated by technology, the age at which children receive their first phone has steadily decreased. In fact, a 2021 report by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that provides entertainment and technology recommendations for families, revealed that a… 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
Using Humor to Diffuse Meltdowns
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
Week-by-Week Fetal Development of Your Baby’s Brain
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
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
Fun Arts and Crafts for Toddlers
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
Nurture Connections With the Five Love Languages
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
Sibling Sitters: When to Leave Your Kids Home Alone
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
How and When You Should Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
“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
