Toy Rotation
The holidays are over, and likely you have a lot of extra toys in your home about now. “Toy clutter” is a problem many will face in 2020. From the toddler years when blocks, push [Read More]
Article Category: Parenting
Identifying the Gifted Child
At one time or another, you’ve probably wondered if your child is gifted. Maybe he can identify all the birds in your neighborhood. Or maybe your daughter is only four years old and already reading. [Read More]
Parenting Author and Child Psychologist Friedman Retires from Birmingham Parent
What’s the best parenting advice? “Lots of love and limits.” That’s the short answer – and a very good one, by the way – from Vivian K. Friedman, Ph.D., a child and adolescent psychologist and [Read More]
Can a Pacifier or Thumb Sucking Affect Teeth Alignment?
It’s natural for infants to suck their thumb or fingers, or a pacifier. For many babies and young children, the habit helps them feel secure and safe, especially in unfamiliar environments, and may help them [Read More]
Library Card Sign-up Month
What’s the most important school tool of all? A library card! September is Library Card Sign-up Month, which began in 1987 when former U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett urged a national campaign for all [Read More]
When Baby is Growing Up
It’s the next step after toddlerhood. Maybe a mother’s day out or preschool, but going to kindergarten is a big step. How do you know if your child is ready? Parents often find it hard [Read More]
Ten Halloween Party Games for Teens or Tweens
Halloween has always been an exciting holiday for kids. They get dressed up, hang out with friends and know that a simple “Trick or Treat” means free candy. As our kids hit middle school, costumes [Read More]
10 Tips to Ease Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a normal developmental stage for most children. It usually sets in between six and 12 months of age, and can last two to four months. For some toddlers, it reappears between 18 [Read More]
Finding the Right Doctor for Your New Baby
During your baby’s first year, you’re going to be spending quite a bit of time with your child’s healthcare provider. Take steps before your baby arrives to choose a doctor who you feel comfortable with [Read More]
Thrifting with Kids
My teenage daughter said the magic words to me after mentioning she needed an outfit to wear to the drama club end-of-the-year event. “Let’s try Goodwill first,” she said, and I had to suppress the [Read More]