Do you remember having long extended periods of time outdoors where you invented elaborate play scenarios? Perhaps you played pirates or were part of a new made-up family. Maybe you …
Tips to Help Preschool Children Develop Independence
From infancy, humans seem to be on a quest for independence. Babies insist on holding a bottle or picking up food themselves. Toddlers emphatically announce, “Me do it.” The preschool …
Financial Planning for Your Baby’s College Years
One day you’re bringing your new little bundle of joy home from the hospital, the next day they’re off to kindergarten and the day after that they are off to …
How to Find the Right Bike for Your Child
With bicycling listed as the second most popular outdoor activity in the US, it only makes sense that sometime in the possibly not-so-distant future you will be looking for a …
Helping Your Children Stay Organized
Daily routines can be a challenge, especially if you have younger children who have a way of losing or misplacing things on a regular basis. Here are some great tips …
Answering The Difficult Questions
Sometimes difficult questions can take parents by surprise. It can be good to plan in advance on how and what to talk to your children about when they ask about …
How To Determine What Level of Book is Right for Your Child
Your child isn’t going to become a great reader over night, but it can happen one book at a time. But what is the best way for you to choose …
How to Deal With Children Who Are 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 …
3 Tips to Creative Thinking
Have a real one-on-one conversation with any preschooler, and you’re in for a treat — kids are soaring with ideas. As a mom, an educator, and an entrepreneur, I wondered: …
How to Help Your Child be a Gracious Playdate Guest
Hosting a playdate at home is one thing but going to someone else’s house – where the rules, snacks, and potty are different – is a whole new experience. Here’s how …