There are many activities you can do at home to help enhance your toddler's motor skills, which will help pave the way towards them being more independent. Every milestone is a triumph and as your child begins to advance their… read more
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Help Your Child Cope With Nighttime Fears
Monsters, darkness and ghosts are among the top 10 fears of children, according to “Fears Stress and Trauma: Helping Children Cope” by Edward Robinson. In his book, Robinson reports that these nighttime fears are a normal part of a child’s… read more
Brush Up On Car Seat Safety to Keep Your Kiddo’s Safe
As a parent, you do everything you can to protect your child — including putting them in a car seat. But did you know that there really isn’t much of a difference between that $50 Cosco seat and the $450… read more
Bedwetting: Why Does My Child Wet The Bed?
You feel a tug on your arm in the middle of the night and what is standing beside you is a wet, uncomfortable child. Although bed-wetting is very common, it doesn’t make it any less exhausting for parents and embarrassing… read more
Help Your Kids Stay Connected During Social Distancing
Since the kids are out of school for a while and we are all advised to stay home, they could be missing their friends and family more than ever right now. Help your kids stay connected with their loved ones… read more
Make Potty Training a Breeze With These Tips
When my boys started to show signs of being ready to be potty trained, we did what every parent of little boys did. We let them run around diaper-less in the fenced-in backyard and let them just go! They were… 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… read more
Make Crafting With Toddlers Easy and Fun!
You probably see the word “craft” and say “No way!” Crafting with toddlers may bring to mind lumps of ooey-gooey play dough, stamp pads and Popsicle sticks that create a mess on the dining room table. Trust me, I have been there. However, for your… read more
Scared of Santa: Why Your Little One May Not Like a Visit From Saint Nick
He is billed as a jolly ole’ guy that kids adore. He arrives once a year in his sleigh full of presents to deliver to children all over the world. Children whisper their Christmas wishes to him and we take… read more
Becoming Bilingual: Teaching Toddlers Another Language
Before Lauren and Jose Soberon even had children, they began having the important discussion of how they should teach their child Spanish. Both from Cuban backgrounds, Jose and Lauren had very different exposure to Spanish while growing up. Jose grew… read more
