As parents we always take every precaution to protect our children from any type of danger but this is the real world and accidents do happen. Drownings are a serious threat to young children and it’s important that you teach them the dangers of water at an early age. Did you know that your child […]
Is your little toddler is ready to dive into the world of reading? Reading can be a fun experience for toddlers if given the right selection. The best toddler books are the ones that are simple enough for them to pick up easily but have interesting pictures as well. Here’s a list of some of […]
You might be thinking, “but wait, my toddler has energy 24/7, why would I encourage MORE of that?” And to that we say, “yes, mama, we feel you.” But here’s what some moms may not realize: we pay close attention to social and intellectual milestones and not so much to physical development. Vigorous physical activity […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Toddlers can be a handful. And although most weird toddler behaviors are actually quite normal, it can be hard to keep that perspective when she’s acting out and behaving like a terror. Before you put her in a time-out, there’s a new method that can be more effective. It’s called a “time-in” and it’s changing […]
If you’re a mom of a toddler, you know how overwhelming and challenging it is just to get through a normal day going from point a to point b. When spring rolls around and a deep clean is on your wish list, it may feel like an impossible job even though a clean and organized […]
Do you have a picky eater on your hands? Whether your child is scared of a particular vegetable or refuses to eat anything thing that isn’t white, there’s no need to panic. There are several strategies you can use for picky eaters. From involving them during selection to starting small and rotating in certain foods, […]