With the holidays comes gift-giving. Instead of picking something random off the toy store shelf, this year, aim to get toys that promote skills that are vital to your child’s development. Problem-solving, language and literacy, math, science, creativity, and social-emotional growth are all things that your gift could improve. Choosing gifts that foster education and…
Reading is one of the most fun and influential activities for a child. However, every children’s book can’t end with happily ever. Sometimes it’s about what the child learns along the way. Every parent has their go-to book, but there are plenty of remarkably well written and illustrated children’s books coming out yearly. Here are…
You’ve finally gotten your baby to sleep through the night, when all of a sudden you’re faced with another challenge, TEETHING! It seems your sweet child is chewing on everything in sight. In addition to the chewing, they are drooling, occasionally fussy, and waking up during sleep time. Baby teeth most often begin to emerge…
The late nights and relaxing mornings of summer have come to an end and will soon be replaced by early morning wake-ups for school. Being deprived of even a half hour of sleep can have a big impact on your child’s health. A good night’s sleep (8-12 hours) will not only keep your child healthy,…
Get More With Milk! June is National Dairy Month, a tradition dating back to 1937 when we used this time to promote the health benefits of introducing more dairy into our diets. Today, National Dairy Month is a great way to start a summer vacation filled with the essential nutrients and vitamins to help your…
Your children see the world through their eyes. For young children, the vision center of the brain is not fully developed until age 7, making vision screening tests vital starting at a young age. If your children cannot send clear images to their brain, it can have an impact on a variety of vision and…
With colder weather and shorter days, finding physical activity for your youngsters in the winter is more of a challenge. We are more inclined to snuggling under warm blankets, watching movies and snacking, then strapping on our sneakers and heading outdoors. Despite the weather, it is vital that you show your kids that physical activity…
The holidays are a stressful time. Your to-do lists get longer and the days get shorter. This year take the stress away from keeping your kids occupied and focus on your holiday feast. We’ve come up with three crafts that will keep your kids busy so you can tend to those last-minute Thanksgiving celebration details. Gratitude Mobile:…
Pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns are everywhere, goblins and ghouls are hanging on front porches; which all means that Halloween is fast approaching. For the youngsters, Halloween night is a night to remember. But, trick-or-treating can be dangerous, don’t forget these safety tips to ensure that your Halloween this year is safe and filled with scrumptious treats!…
Crisp fall days are here and there are a number of fall activities you and your family can do together outside. Check out some of these fall-tastic ideas to add to your autumn bucket list! Fall Scavenger Hunt: During fall, nature is undergoing some big changes. What better way to educate your kids on seasonal changes…