When parents see their child begin walking, or saying those first complete sentences – or, at least, partial sentences – they know they've entered the toddler years These years are filled with many joyous moments, but they can present challenges to even the most patient...
Every baby has moments of fussiness – when they need feeding, or changing, or they're just plain tired. Babies are very good at signaling distress, usually by crying. But what if you've addressed their fundamental needs (food, a clean diaper) and they're still cranky? What...
Have you just heard that your long-held dream of adopting a child is about to come true? Have you wanted to adopt for some time, and though the process can be arduous and lengthy, it's finally happened? If so, you are no doubt thrilled. In...
On November 13th, 27 countries, including the United States, Canada, South Korea, India and many others, celebrate World Kindness Day. First started in 1998, the day is intended to urge the world to take a collective breath, slow down, and remember how important it is...
Let’s face it—no matter how nicely your kids are playing one minute, the next minute might bring tears, name-calling and even fights. IT'S NATURAL! In this post, we examine why siblings fight, and offer strategies for you when dealing with their conflict....
When parents bring home a new baby, the responsibilities and life-altering changes can feel overwhelming. Even though it is a highly anticipated, joyful moment that all parents look forward to, it can feel like a tidal wave of all things new and scary landing all...
Ask children and teenagers their least favorite aspect of school, and sometimes the response is: doing homework. Some feel that completing assignments after the school day is finished is an onerous task, one they approach with little enthusiasm. Many would rather spend time catching up...
Finding love is always cause for joy and celebration. But when you have a child, introducing that new, special someone into your home life can present challenges, no matter how old the child is....
Children love Halloween. There is no other holiday quite like it: they get to stay up a little later than usual, dress in costume as their favorite superhero or goblin, and get scads of candy and other treats to indulge in for days....
Essential oils have been popular with proponents of natural and organic medicines for decades. In this post, we talk about their potential benefits, but also offer a few words of caution before using them to treat your child. We also suggest ways in which you...