Getting outside is not only a way to keep children healthy with fresh air; it’s a place where kids can explore, learn about their natural environments, and let out a whole lot of energy they would have usually used during recess or P.E. time. Get More Information
Because we’re all faced with situations where our kids need to be quiet for thirty minutes or more — and that’s not the easiest task for a kid! Get More Information
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of a strange and probably stressful school year! Schools out for summer! We’ve created a list of 100 things for your kids to do outside this summer right at home! See how many of these you can check off the list this summer. Get More Information
Parenting is a challenging journey, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. However, here are ten common mistakes parents might make while raising toddlers: Inconsistent Discipline: Inconsistency in setting and enforcing boundaries can confuse toddlers and make it difficult for them to understand what’s expected of them. Ignoring Emotional Needs: Dismissing a toddler’s emotions or not helping…
We all want to be the best parents we can be for our children, but there is often conflicting advice on how to raise a kid who is confident, kind, and successful. And every aspect of being a parent has been more complicated and fraught during the pandemic, with parents managing complex new assignments and…
Child abuse is more than just physical abuse. Child abuse is considered when an adult is threatening or violent towards a child, including neglect. When it happens in the home, this is domestic violence, typically by someone who is either the child’s parent or caretaker. Nonetheless, there are situations when children are abused by other…
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people all around the world, and it’s a concern for parents to know whether their children are safe from the virus or not. While children are less likely to get severely ill from COVID-19, they can still catch the virus and potentially spread it to others. But what…
Gender reveal parties have become a popular trend in recent years, but there is some debate about whether or not they are actually dangerous and if we should continue to have them. What Are Gender Reveal Parties? Gender reveal parties are events held by expectant parents to announce the gender of their unborn child to…
It’s that time of year again! The trees are decorated, the lights are twinkling, and holiday music is playing everywhere you go. For many people, the holidays are a time of happiness and celebration. But for some, the holidays can be a difficult time. If your child is feeling down during this holiday season, they…
Child development begins before birth and continues over the first three years of life. In the United States, policies such as parental leave paid sick time, and high-quality preschool shape the environments that children grow up in, which can have lifelong impacts on their development and success. The Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap stresses the importance…
