Picture 11-year-old Joseph. His grandfather recently passed away after a long bout of cancer. Unfortunately, it was not without pain and suffering, for which Joseph got a front row seat. Now, months after his grandfather’s passing, he has started to… read more
Halloween is tomorrow, and since the holiday might look a little different for most people this year, why not get crafty? Included here are some easy and spooky Halloween crafts that can be tailored to any age and level of… read more
One in four children have experienced bullying at school and more than 70% of young people report that they have witnessed bullying firsthand. We have all seen the reports of suicides linked to both bullying in schools and the cyberbullying… read more
Angel’s kisses, stork bites, strawberries, port wine or café au lait… they are known by a number of nicknames, but they all describe the birthmarks that affect more than 10% of babies born. What are the different kinds, and what… read more
When you get pregnant, you definitely expect to grow in all sorts of places like your tummy, hips, breasts etc. But many women may not an increase in size in an unexpected place — your feet! Pregnancy can actually cause… read more
We’ve all heard about the "5 second rule." You know, where you drop some food on the floor but if you pick it up within five seconds you’d avoid the chance of germs. It sounds good, but is it accurate?… read more
Pacis, loveys, binkeys, babas—they are known by many names (known as “wubby” among my kids), but all refer to the infamous pacifier. The pacifier is an instrument that allows your baby to self-soothe by sucking. According to the National Institute… read more
The bond between a mother carrying her child typically starts when that baby is in her womb. While the connection between a dad and baby is just as important, it may not begin until the baby is born. Experts say… read more
As our children transition into “tween-hood,” we notice a variety of changes due to the influx of hormones. These can include mood changes, body development, hair growth and, of course, body odor. Girls typically begin puberty between the ages of… read more
As parents, we’ve all dealt with temper tantrums in our children. Often, they begin as early as 2 years old with nonstop crying and sometimes last until the tween and teen years in their own hormonal ways. However, between the… read more
