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The lazy days of summer are upon us. It’s important to give your family some downtime, particularly at the end of a busy school year, and especially...

Kids are always on the move – biking, skateboarding, or scootering. But with this mobility comes the risk of serious injury. You can help your child remain...

Instilling a love of reading at a young age will plant the seeds for your child to grow into a lifelong reader. And who doesn’t love escaping to another world with a...

Even though some of us are still experiencing snow and cold temps, now is the time to begin planning and prepping your yard for fun springtime activities...

There is no doubt about it – saving your floors and carpets from spills is a huge benefit to having your child use a training cup, a.k.a. sippy cup, when...

As parents, we continually strive to limit our kids' screen time.

Screen time recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for children...

Let it, Snow! Let it, Snow! Let it, Snow!

The winter months are a magical time for kids to head outdoors to experience all that wintertime and a good snowfall has to...

Any parent raising a toddler knows how difficult it can be to maintain good discipline. When you least expect it, your child is likely to throw a tantrum while you feel helpless.

Timeouts might not have had a positive effect on your child’s behavior that you had hoped. It is not surprising because kids at that age can’t fully grasp the link between their actions and consequences.

Consider the words of Anne Sullivan: “Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction.”

Teaching your child good manners and good behavior starts at an early age to last them a lifetime.

Manners and good behaviors have to be taught, just like teaching...