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
Kids
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
Conversation Starters for Kids!
You may have become accustomed to a one-sentence, or sometimes one-word, response from your child when you ask them about their day. It may be frustrating when it seems difficult to get them to share things happening in their lives.… 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
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
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
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
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
How to Stop Holiday Greed
It is easy to say that we won’t get caught up in the craziness of the holidays and give in to the classic "I want" and “give me” requests. But before we know it, it becomes harder to say no… read more
3 Ways to Teach Your Kids Thankfulness
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