You may have heard certain buzzwords like “skibidi toilet,” “rizz” and “sigma” being used by your children around the house. And while we’re not going to try to figure out exactly what all of those words mean, they’re all connected… read more
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Helping Your Overstimulated Child Thrive
Overstimulation can happen at any time to anyone and recognizing the signs and understanding coping methods are some of the best things you can do to help your children when they begin to feel overwhelmed. Overstimulation, which is sometimes called… read more
How Breast Milk Can Help Alleviate Common Ailments
We all know that breast milk comes with a long list of health benefits for infants, but did you know that there are some other uses of this "liquid gold?" Breast milk has also been used as a popular remedy… read more
How to Stop Your Child From Swearing
There’s nothing like hearing your child curse to make you cringe in horror. The first time I heard my daughter utter a four-letter word, I was in shock. Where did she learn this? It didn’t take long for me to… read more
Should You Be Worried About Your Child’s Attachment to a Toy?
Who didn't have a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal that they loved as a young child? In fact, a third of adults admit they can’t bear to part with their own childhood toy, according to research published in the… read more
The Pros and Cons of a Gap Year
If your teen is feeling nervous or uncertain about the idea of going to college right after they graduate, you may want to consider offering them the opportunity to explore a gap year. A gap year, the year between graduating… read more
College Alternatives That Lead to Success
By the time our kiddos grow to be 16, 17 or 18 years old, thoughts like “Which college am I going to go to?” and “What career path do I want to choose?” have already flooded their minds. For many… read more
Try These At-Home Listening Activities
While listening skills are practiced every day in preschool and kindergarten classrooms, it is up to parents to continue building those listening skills at home. Former kindergarten teacher Ilene Vitkus shared some of her classroom tactics to make at-home listening… read more
The Magic of Bubbles
We remember the days of chasing bubbles around the yard without a care in the world. What makes bubbles so magical for kids of all ages? Bubbles are not just fun, they are also an important part of a child’s… read more
The Benefits of Staying Active During Pregnancy
Many women grew up believing that pregnancy is a time to take it easy, put your feet up on the couch and by all means avoid exercise. While sometimes the modern pregnant woman does need to put her feet up… read more
