Spring is just around the corner and signups for spring sports are already starting to get passed around. It’s recommended that you let your kids do some sort of sport when they hit kindergarten age. This is when they are more developmentally ready to join …
Do you sit down to eat dinner together on a regular basis? Sitting down to eat dinner can be tough for a busy family especially if you are juggling after school activities, working late, or running your kids to their extra curricular activities during the …
Does your child hate going to the dentist? You are not the only one. Many children fear the dentist because of the strange noises and, oftentimes, pain that accompany their visits. There are a few things that you, as their parent, can do to help …
At some point during your child’s school career, as a parent, you will run into a few homework challenges with your child. But when a child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD), homework struggles and challenges are …
A majority of single parents never imagined being forced to raise their children on their own. Many of them were forced to step up to the plate and raise their children as a result of their circumstances, such as abandonment, divorce, or even the death …
Are you stuck wondering how you are going to pay for your child’s college expenses? Going to college is expensive but for some occupations, it is a requirement to have a degree in order to get a job. Each year college rates are steadily increasing …
Losing teeth is a normal part of childhood and it usually is an exciting milestone for them, especially if a classmate has told them about the tooth fairy. Most kids begin losing their baby teeth around the age of 6. Remember that every child is …
How can you help a new mom who has a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), especially around the holidays? Nothing has prepared her to leave the maternity ward empty-handed. She is likely feeling pretty crummy as she watches other new moms being rolled …
It may seem silly to read a book to a baby, but it might not be as silly of an idea as it seems. In fact, it might be something you will want to start doing with your baby right now. When your child is …
There is nothing harder and sadder for both parent and baby than the teething stage, so here are a couple of things to help ease some of the pain. Disclosure: We aren’t health care providers and shared these tips based upon on our experiences. Keep …
