By the end of the day, us parents are counting down the minutes to get into a hot and relaxing shower or bath after a day of chasing around kids and a long day at work. Some kiddos are not… read more
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Stuff that Stocking!
Christmas is quickly approaching! As the 25th of December draws near, it’s time to make sure that you have everything in order for Christmas Eve. Did Santa finish all of his holiday shopping? Did the elves keep a watchful eye… read more
A Guide to Birthing Plans
Being pregnant and going into labor can be daunting, but crafting a carefully laid out birth plan can help alleviate some of these fears and help you concentrate on what is the most important thing during labor: bringing your child… read more
Early Detection: The early signs of autism
By Elayza Gonzalez When it comes to autism, the earlier parents are able to detect it, the better the outcome for the child. According to Autism Speaks, early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can help… read more
Ending the Silence and Stigma: How to recognize signs leading to teen suicide
When 32-year-old Kimberley* looked back on her life, she realized that as early as 14, she was suffering from bouts of depression. Even in middle school, she experienced low self-esteem, which would lead her to binge or restrict food because… read more
Sharing is Caring: Teaching your children how to share
By Christy Piña Sharing is one of the most crucial lesson children learn early in their lives. While certain lessons can be taught as children continue to grow up, sharing is something that should be taught sooner than later. Sharing… read more
Chiropractic Care … For Infants? How chiropractic care can benefit newborns
By Jennifer Jensen When their baby is unhappy or in pain, it seems as though parents will try anything to make their little one feel better. One remedy that might help, and one that many parents may not have considered,… read more
“Mommy, Don’t Go!”: How to Deal with Separation Anxiety
When I dropped my children off at preschool for the first time, I am sure I was much more upset than they were. They did not even seem to care that I was leaving — they were much more interested… read more
Timeouts: When and How to Use Them
On any given day, parents with rebellious kiddos may find themselves handing out timeouts as fast as they hand out snuggles — one every minute! Kristina Chance, registered play therapist and owner of the counseling practice Play and Wellness Center… read more
Do Milestones Still Matter? Tracking development in older children
Parents are often hyper focused on their babies meeting certain milestones and tracking their development. From the time they are born, it matters when they have their first dirty diaper, when they gain back their birth weight after leaving the… read more
