That’s mine! Ahh…the lovely and dreaded toddler independence stages. If your little one is having a hard time parting with anything and declaring every item (living and not) is his, he’s due for a lesson in sharing. Not that this particular lesson is easy. Toddlers do many weird things and throw temper tantrums on the […]
It’s summer! And aside from summer vacation, the thing kids love to do most in the warmer weather is play outside. When you’re playing outside with your child, it’s important to keep your kid safe at all costs. Kids love playing at the playground, but there are often hidden dangers lurking amidst the seemingly safe […]
The beautiful warm summer weather is rolling in again and one of the most important things to have in your bag is sunscreen. Typically everyone who is 6 months and older should be using sunscreen on a daily basis especially when spending an extended amount of time outside. There are a variety of benefits to […]
Parenthood is one wild adventure. From temper tantrums and weird behavior that’s somehow normal to all those sleepless nights. The best way to get through all of the crazy moments is by having a great sense of humor. And when you need to have a chuckle and an “I can relate” moment when you feel […]
What if you don’t fit the mold when it comes to kids? A biological clock can be a nerve-wracking thing that adds pressure when there might not need to be. Even though as you age the number of eggs you produce decreases, and having a baby past the age of 35 carries some additional risk, […]
Father’s Day is around the corner, do you have the perfect gift picked out? While dad already has the best gift possible, you want to show him how much he means to the entire family with a wow-worthy present. From personalized ideas to quality time spent together, these are the best gifts for quality dads. […]
At the heart of any parent’s goal is the desire to raise responsible kids. It has a ripple effect of creating a world where everyone makes a positive impact on the world in which they live. So is there a trick to raising kids to be more responsible? Responsibility starts by showing kids how joyful […]
When you think of fast food meals, especially for kids, three things typically come to mind: hamburgers, chicken nuggets and French fries. But with concerns about adequate nutrition and childhood obesity scares, most fast food places now offer healthier options. Given not all fast food meal options are created equal, Insider ranked the healthiest and […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 59 children are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD cannot be described as one set of characteristics, rather the disorder refers to a wide array of symptoms including (but not limited to) issues developing socially and exhibiting repetitive behaviors, alongside nonverbal communication. Autism […]
Believe it or not, newborns are born instinctively knowing how to breastfeed. They know how to find your breast and can latch on usually with little to no assistance. Latch on, you say? The latch is the most important part of breastfeeding. It’s when your baby positions his mouth just right, “latches on” to the […]
You swore it would never happen. You’d never do the same (annoying) things as your mother. And especially after you had kids, you’d defiantly claim to make your own mom rules and chart your individual path into motherhood. But then slowly but surely the transformation began. First it was the same phrases as she would […]
Do you currently read to your kids? Much like eating together as a family, reading can build stronger bonds with your children. It’s long been documented that reading to kids also has numerous cognitive benefits. And, in turn, the cognitive advantages are beneficial to children’s psychological well-being. Reading can also improve language skills, academic performance […]