There are few things more exciting in a kid’s life than their first sleepaway camp. How do you prepare a kid – and yourself – for this big event? Drawing on my own experiences as [Read More]
There are so many great reasons why you should consider sending your kids to sleepaway camp this summer, and it’s not only because they’ll have a whole lot of fun. Based on my experiences as [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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