Bringing home a newborn is one of the most exciting days in a parent’s life. But a strange phenomenon happens when you walk in the door with your baby for the first time: you suddenly realize all the dangerous objects in your house! From electrical outlets to the corners of your end table, it seems […]
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When your child has separation anxiety, daycare drop-off can be miserable for everyone. Separation anxiety is a completely normal developmental milestone for your child–but that doesn’t make it easy to handle! Sometimes, even parents can experience separation anxiety, especially if their child throws a tantrum at dropoff. Neither you nor your child wants to experience
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You’re running late for work and needed to leave five minutes ago. Your child still hasn’t found her jacket but she’s found her lost rainboots, sticker collection, and school photo from last year. You’ve repeated directions three times to get her jacket, and you feel on the verge of snapping. Every parent has experienced this
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The Terrible Two’s is infamous for being the most challenging years of child-rearing. As toddlers grow in their mobility and communication, they want to assert their independence, even if their choices aren’t what’s best for them. When a parent tells them “no,” a meltdown is likely to ensue. But as any parent with older children
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A new baby is a blessing–but sometimes a big sibling doesn’t see it that way. While many children are delighted to have a baby brother or sister, it’s understandable when big siblings are dubious. Whether your child is excited or apprehensive, all big siblings need a little preparation for the journey ahead. How you prepare
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There is a lot that’s new and exciting about the first day of school, like new clothes, school supplies, friends, and teachers. But what’s not exciting? Dusting the cobwebs off the knowledge and skills from the month of May. This summer, be proactive and prevent your child from backsliding academically with these simple tips! The
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Summer is right around the corner! While Americans typically think of beach vacations as the best use of summer, you can have plenty of fun without even leaving your city! With some planning and intentionality, you can make this a summer to remember! Planning: The Key to a Fun Summer At the beginning of summer
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Some children are early walkers, talkers, or readers. Some children want to do everything like their big siblings while others like to just watch. Every child develops at their own pace, but developmental milestones are one of the ways pediatricians and parents can anticipate upcoming skills and ensure each child is developing normally. What Is
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Every parent can relate to the frustration of their child frequently asking for a snack. While it’s easy enough to provide packaged snacks or easy fruits like apples and bananas, this can get expensive quickly! Plus, the ingredients and additives in many packaged snacks can make your child’s food cravings and mood swings even worse.
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Children learn primarily through play. Playtime is their “school” or “job” to develop the skills they need later for their actual schooling and occupations. When you see playtime as education, then you’ll want to provide your child with toys that grow their brains, bodies, and language skills. Should All Toys Be Educational? Not necessarily, but
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