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
Kids
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
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
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
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
How to Stop Your Child From Being Disrespectful
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
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
Do You Think Your Child Needs a Tutor?
The scene is played out in homes all around town. A showdown—day after day, mom or dad vs. a child. Homework papers sprawled on the table in front of them, heads in hands, tears, frustration and confusion. Many times parents… read more
Setting House Rules for Kids in the New Year
After you arrive home from the hospital with a newborn, the last thing you are probably worried about is establishing a set of house rules. However, it is not too early for you and Daddy- to-be to start brainstorming what… read more
