How do you know your child is ready to consume something more solid than formula or breast milk? It varies, of course, because every child develops at a unique rate, physically and emotionally. Some are ready to begin eating solid foods as early as four...
It's that time of year again, the one everyone looks forward to – a time of renewal and bursts of energy, of outdoor games and backyard barbecues. Read on for fun ideas on DIY springtime projects you can do with the whole family!...
Colic is a difficult diagnosis for many parents to hear. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), colicky babies fuss for no apparent reason. They've been fed and have a fresh diaper. They've just napped. And yet, they cry, and nothing their parents do...
It's that time of year again, the one everyone looks forward to – a time of renewal and bursts of energy, of outdoor games and backyard barbecues. Read on for fun ideas on DIY springtime projects you can do with the whole family!...
National Encourage a Young Writer Day is the day earmarked for encouraging children in the U.S. to write creatively, but it's important they are encouraged to write all year long. Do you have a budding author in your family? ...
Everyone has an opinion on baby names. That's why so many parents wait until the baby is born, the forms filled out and the choice finalized before announcing it to the whole world. In this post, we offer some tips to remember when it's time...
Any parent who hears the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for their child experiences a gamut of emotions. It was no doubt evident that something was different about your child's behavior and social interactions. And while ASD can be difficult to contend with at...
Reading to babies is just as beneficial as reading to toddlers and preschoolers. It doesn't matter that they can't hold the book themselves or make out what the letters and numbers mean. Their small brains are in a continual mode of development, and the more...
Children thrive on routine, but change is something they all approach with apprehension. New experiences and events can make them anxious, whether it's something minor like trying a new food or a major occurrence like settling into a new school. A steady routine benefits everyone...
March 21st is National Single Parents Day. Being a single parent is tough, even under the most optimum conditions. What can really help these heroes out when life gets challenging? ...