Child Development
5 Books to Help with Potty Training
Three pivotal events mark the development of a toddler: the first word, the first step, and potty training. Generally, a child doesn’t need too much …
How to Calm a Crying Baby
The earsplitting screams of a baby can irritate the sweetest soul. It can also aggravate postpartum depression and compromise the health of the mother. Since …
5 Foods That Negatively Affect Your Child’s Mood
Parents intuitively know that food can impact their child’s behavior and mood. We know that sweets, for example, can cause bouts of hyperactivity. But mood-altering …
Empathy: Teaching Kids to Value Others
Empathy is one of those strange qualities – something almost everyone wants, but few know how to truly give or receive it. In a world …
6 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier
Getting kids to eat healthily can be an exercise in frustration and the source of much family discord. Many kids are picky eaters, to …
Get Moving! Toddler Activities to Encourage Physical Development
There are countless activities to keep a toddler happy and occupied on a rainy day. The challenge is uncovering the ones that help develop their …
How to Get Involved with Your Child’s School
Getting involved in your child’s school activities is an excellent way to further develop a bond with your child. Getting involved also helps your …
How to Keep Your Child Active During Summer Break
Remember when you were a kid dreaming of summer days spent hiking, fishing, and playing outdoors? Childhood looks a lot different today than it …
6 Reasons Why Reading Fiction Is Crucial for Children’s Development
Obviously, the ability to read is vital for children’s academic progress since without it, they would not be able to understand their textbooks. Schools aim …
6 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Daycare Center
Leaving your child on their first morning of daycare is a momentous occasion, but the natural worry all parents will feel can be eased by …
Tips for Keeping Teens Busy Over Summer Break
If you have a teen or teens and summertime is just around the corner, you are probably feeling a bit anxious about what they …
5 Reasons Why Your Toddler Won’t Pipe Down
When your preschooler learns to talk, you’ll be able to enjoy a proper conversation with him. But he may expect that conversation to carry on …
How to Help Your Child Kick the Thumb Sucking Habit
Thumb sucking is a concern many parents have. Toddlers suck their thumbs because it’s comforting and calming. It’s probably something they did before they were …
Productive and Positive Potty Training
Your child’s showing all the signs of being ready to potty train. That’s great! But now where do you start? Explain to your toddler that …
4 Reasons to Keep Your Daughter Out of Child’s Beauty Pageants
If you’ve ever watched Toddlers & Tiaras on The Learning Channel, you’ve probably seen some the horrendous behavior displayed by parents and children in the …
