As parents, we typically associateย the term hazing with collegeย campuses and binge drinking. Howย many times in the course of yourย parenting journey have you said,ย โIt wonโt happen to my kidsโ? Butย it might. Today, hazing is not onlyย limited to colleges and, sadly, it… read more
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Send Your Kiddos Back to School With Snacks for the Brainiac
Weโve all heard the saying โan apple a day keeps the doctor away.โ While that may not be a particularly scientific analysis, science does suggest that frequently snacking on apples can help with brain development and learning! Their richness in… read more
Calming Those Kindergarten Nerves โ for Both Parents and Kids!
Starting kindergarten can be aย nerve-racking experience for bothย you and your child. For someย children, kindergarten marks theย first time that they will spend aย prolonged period of time awayย from family, which can be hard forย your kiddo (and you!) to adapt to.ย But kindergarten doesnโt… read more
When Your Teen is the Passenger
When Marlo Walpoleโs son began driving, she had some ground rules for him. Among them were no cell phone use, no driving to a location she did not approve, and he needed to tell her when he left and when… read more
Why are Kids Competitive?
Competitive children can turn everything from brushing their teeth to eating their vegetables into a contest? Competitive children want to win at whatever it is theyโre doing, which can be a huge motivator. A study published in โWorld Conference on… read more
The Truth About Oral Thrush
No one wants to see velvety white spots growing in their babyโs mouth. But, if you notice this sign, chances are your baby may have something called oral thrush. Noticing this might confuseย and worry parents. But oralย thrush is extremely common… read more
Should Your Tween Get a Summer Job?
Summer is finally here, and that means pool days, camp, trips to the beach, play dates and lots of free time for your tween. While school may be out โ and your tween certainly deserves a break from homework and… read more
DIY Patriotic 4th of July Wreath
Summer is here and that means so is the Fourth of July! This patriotic flag 4th of July wreath is the perfect craft to do with your little ones when itโs raining outside and theyโre parading around the house that… read more
Ready, Set, Swim: When Can I Start Swim Training My Baby?
When Nicole Beasley Beckerโs then one-year-old son began jumping in the pool without warning, she knew she and her husband had to take action with swim training. โHe had no fear and would just jump in to the pool without… read more
Tips for Baby’s First Vacation
Vacations are meant to be relaxing and enjoyable, a time away from the hassles of daily life when you and your family can make memories together that will last a lifetime. However, when you have an infant to care for,… read more