In the morning rush to make it to school in time, you may have grabbed your child’s backpack and realized it was unusually heavy. Backpacks today are jammed full of books, notebooks and electronic devices - how much is too… read more
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Know the Signs of Open Air Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Imagine the perfect day on the water—enjoying the sunshine, playing with water toys and swimming in the ocean or bay. However, for some families, a day like this can turn deadly in the most invisible and unexpected way. In more… read more
Preparing For Your Baby’s First Dental Visit
It may not seem important to think about your child’s first visit to the dentist when they are still cutting their first teeth, but that’s exactly when the American Dental Association says you should start to consider it. In fact, both The… read more
Keeping Kids Safe Around Water
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, and the second leading cause for children ages 5-14. Despite being largely preventable, it often happens quickly and silently, with devastating consequences. Parents, caregivers and communities must remain vigilant… read more
Summer Flamingo Craft: Crafting With Katie
Sum-Sum Summertime! School is out, warm weather is here and Floridians can be found outdoors enjoying our surroundings all summer long. Those surroundings, of course, include many wonderful and unique native birds. I’m sure I’m not alone in picking the… read more
The Benefits of Green Vegetables for Kids
Stronger immune systems, better overall behavior, improved ability to focus on tasks and more quality nights of sleep. These are all things we want our kids to possess, and with the simple addition of a few more servings of greens… read more
How to Navigate Toddler Tantrums
Terrible two’s and "threenager" are often terms applied to that toddler age usually associated with the age- old toddler tantrum. Already exhausted parents find themselves frustrated with how to deal with bad behavior from their toddlers. Time-outs are often cited… read more
Developing Our Baby’s Language
There’s something about babies that brings out this unfamiliar voice and vocabulary. Suddenly, we’re speaking in a higher pitch and making up words like “boogly googly” and “nosey wosey.” But, how is this affecting our babies' language development? Brandee Charles,… read more
Birthday Freebies
There’s nothing better than some celebration and special moments on your birthday. And getting freebies from your favorite brands is just one way to make your day full of fun (and let’s face it, tons of sweet treats). And whether… read more
Featured Teacher: Marianne Way
Mrs. Marianne Way graduated cum laude with a BS Physics for Teachers degree. She started her teaching career in the Philippines back in 1994 and was fortunately invited to come to the US as an exchange teacher by the School… read more
