Reading to children at home can set them up for success in school and life, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. With the right resources, parents can influence their kids’ enjoyment of reading. [Read More]
Competition can sharpen kids’ skills and drive them to achieve their personal best. But when undue emphasis is placed on winning and excelling, it can be detrimental to a child and his relationship with others. As a [Read More]
Getting yourself out the door on time on weekday mornings is tough enough. But with kids to manage too, it’s a recipe for multitasking madness. Besides getting them up, dressed, showered, groomed and fed, there are [Read More]
The moment your child utters her first word, you’ll probably want to announce it to the world while quickly marking the occasion in her baby book. You probably won’t be so thrilled, however, when her [Read More]
The first day of preschool is a big step in the life of a young child. While certainly exciting, the milestone can be a stressful one for children (and even many parents) as oftentimes it’s [Read More]
When Lani Meek signed up for a CPR training class before the birth of her first son, she had no idea the tips covered in the class would eventually save her child’s life. “I, [Read More]
Your Child’s Health Alabama Department of Public Health www.adph.org The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is the primary state health agency for the state of Alabama. Its mission is to promote, protect and improve [Read More]
When avid hiker Shanti Hodges of Portland, OR welcomed her son, Mason, she was unsure and somewhat nervous about venturing out into nature with a newborn. But not one to stay inside, she decided to [Read More]
As the mother of three, I have frequently taken on the role of party planner over the past several years. I’ve hosted (or been involved in) every type of party imaginable. Some good, some I’m [Read More]
There’s always, at least, one kid nose picking on stage during the holiday recital. You either breathe a sigh of relief because it’s not your kid or wave frantically for him or her to cut [Read More]
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