Did you know that nearly half of all mental health issues start by the time a child reaches the age of 14? Sadly most cases are neither diagnosed nor treated by that time. In honor of Teen Mental Wellness Day, we did a deep dive...
If you're a parent with a busy career and a thriving family, it's easy to feel a little overwhelmed sometimes by all you have to do. You want to spend meaningful time with your children, and not just collapse on the couch, order a movie...
All kids love hot chocolate, and there may be no more perfect occasion to indulge that love than just after a busy day spent outside in the autumn or winter chill. Even if you live in sunnier climates with mild temperatures year round, we bet...
Potty training is one of those stages in a child's development that many parents approach with apprehension, particularly first-time parents. It's important to remember that your child is a unique individual, and how (and when) they get potty trained will be unique to them....
Bring the great outdoors inside! Building a terrarium is a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of gardening while also teaching them patience and a sense of responsibility! ...
People demonstrate love in many different ways. Some communicate their love with gestures, while others communicate love with words and phrases that leave little doubt about their feelings, phrases like “I love you. ”Children speak different love languages just like adults do. ...
Is your child fascinated by science? Do they have a creative bent you're hoping to encourage? Is building a bridge with living room chairs and bed linens one of their favorite pastimes? Then a book with tales of engineering feats is right up their alley. ...
Independent play is developmentally important for a young child. Depending on their age, leaving them alone to build a castle in the sand, or come up with an intricate story with a cast of stuffed animals, is excellent fuel for emotional and intellectual development. ...
Black history is American history, and while focusing on the achievements of the Obamas and the civil rights legend Reverend King is important and laudable, there is more to do. Some respected social science experts have suggested that what educators need to do is teach...
Parents now are well aware that every piece of clothing they purchase represents far more than simply how their child looks and feels on the first day of school, for example. Every T-shirt bought, every onesie and every frilly dress, brings with it an entire...