After a busy week of responsibilities, caring for children, and working in and out of the home, we cherish opportunities to be with family members. Shared quality time strengthens your …
How to Deal with Picky Eaters
One of the most common struggles parents have is dealing with picky eaters. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Your toddler takes a few bites of food and …
Get Involved in Mentoring
Mentoring is one of the oldest teaching methods in the world. Mentoring is really a personal coaching strategy where someone that has a specific skill or subject matter expertise works …
Kid Friendly New Year’s Goals
One annual tradition in families around the world is to set goals, or resolutions, on New Year’s Eve. If you and your family celebrate this tradition it is a great …
Helping Children Make Friends
Whether you have a shy child or outgoing one, it can be challenging for children to make new friends and navigate social situations on their own. Though it’s not a …
It’s Better to Give Than to Receive
It can be a difficult task teaching children that it is better to give than to receive – after all who doesn’t like to receive a gift right? However, …
Talking to Children About Healthy Eating Habits and Positive Body Image
Few topics are as sensitive to talk about with children as weight and body image. How do we as parents contribute to positive body images in our children and teach …
Helping Children Cope With Change
We live in a constantly changing world. The pace of change is the most rapid that it has ever been. New products and processes are continually available and the rate …
Sunglasses and Eye Health
In the summertime, it’s second-nature to apply tons of sunscreen on our children to protect their skin from the harmful effects of the sun. But many times, as much attention …
Preparing A Child For A New Baby
When is that baby going back to the hospital?” asked the preschooler to her mother holding her new baby brother. For you, the arrival of a new baby is a …