When we start our families, we imagine dinnertime being a relaxing experience with pleasant conversation. If you are the parent of a picky eater, though, it is anything but. In the book “Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating,” authors… read more
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Hands are for Playing: Fostering Fine Motor Skills in Young Children
When parents think of their children attending preschool or kindergarten, they may imagine their child playing with Play-Doh, building with blocks and making intricate pieces of macaroni art — the normal kid stuff we think of young school children doing.… read more
Pregnancy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
When we consider the aches and pains of pregnancy, we usually think about an aching back or swollen ankles. However, many women experience pain in an unexpected place: their wrists. Prevalence The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes defines… read more
Plagiocephaly: Why Some Babies Develop Flat Spots and What to Do About It
Plagiocephaly is the medical term to describe a attened area on a baby’s skull. This condition is sometimes referred to by physicians as “Flat Head Syndrome” and may impact up to 46% of healthy infants, according to Boston Children’s Hospital.… read more
The Next Big Thing: Birding!
Does your kiddo have a love of all things nature? If they do, this is the perfect age to introduce them to the world of birding. But what is it? This activity is observing birds in their natural habitat and… read more
Letting Your Child Trick-Or-Treat Alone
Halloween can be a spooky and exciting time for children and parents alike. As kiddies grow into adolescents, it is almost a guarantee that they will want more independence than ever before. When they reach those prime tween-age years, they… read more
3 Spooky Halloween Crafts For Your Kiddos
Halloween is tomorrow, and since the holiday might look a little different for most people this year, why not get crafty? Included here are some easy and spooky Halloween crafts that can be tailored to any age and level of… read more
31 Days of Halloween Fun for Kids of All Ages!
The start of October means it's time to start counting down the days to Halloween! Complete this list of activities for 31 days of Halloween fun for kids of all ages. 31 Days of Halloween Fun for Kids 1. Carve… read more
The Potential Risks of Thumb-Sucking and How to Break the Habit
When you notice your baby putting her thumb in her mouth for the first time, you pause. “Oh no, should I pull her thumb out?”“Is this going to become a habit?”“What am I freaking out about, she’s only a baby!… read more
The Top 10 Things To Teach Your Children Before They Turn 10
Being a 10-year-old today is very different than it was when I was 10, but it is still important to teach children things that give them a sense of autonomy and maturity. After talking to some experts, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10… read more