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

If someone had told me as a new mother that I would someday have knockdown, drag-out battles over clothing with the little angel I held in my arms, I may not have believed them. But understanding how to let your… read more

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

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

It was bound to happen. Your child is being disrespectful! My sweet, nearly angelic son, who had promised to “always love me always” and had pronounced me “best mommy in the world,” had uttered those words that make every parent… read more