Back-to-School is an exciting time of year, but also a stressful one for both parents and kids. Here are our recommendations for minimizing back-to-school stress and anxiety: Manage Expectations In a society that strives for perfectionism, we are bombarded...
It’s not quite “Back-to-School” yet, but it’s never too early to start preparing for a healthy transition. While your kids are still savoring these final weeks of summer fun and freedom, the 2019-2020 school year is just around the...
An entire generation is growing up with internet-enabled devices, and many parents wonder how they should be controlling screen time. A 2017 Common Sense Media survey showed 70 percent of parents said they’re concerned about the amount of time...
Punxsutawney Phil may may have predicted an early spring, but rest assured we have plenty of winter weather left in the season. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep your family healthy during the cold weather months:...
January is a great time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new one. While it’s easy to make (and let’s be honest, break) resolutions for yourself, it’s a good idea to put some thought...
It’s official — school is back in session! We’ve put together the ABCs of keeping your kids thriving academically, socially, and physically this school year. Avoiding Illness Germs loving running amuck through classrooms, but good hand-washing can help prevent...
If your child is like 97% of America’s youth between the ages of 12-17, they’re likely playing video games. Unfortunately, the resulting increase in sedentary behavior has become the new norm for summer schedules. Children are more likely...
We get parents’ concerns about bedwetting all the time. Why is scolding/punishing ineffective when it comes to your child wetting the bed? Nighttime bedwetting is often a physiological symptom of the simple fact that many kids’ bladders are not...
Recently we sat down and answered some of the most pressing questions we get from parents. What are important cognitive milestones for my one year old? One-year- olds are curious about most everything and try hard to explore the...