According to the American Camp Association, summer camps have come a long way since the inception of the first American organized camp, the Gunnery Camp of 1861. At the time, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic W. Gunn owned a home school… read more
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Linea Nigra: The Pregnancy Line
Pregnancy causes many changes to women’s bodies. One of the most unusual is a dark line occuring on the stomach from the belly button to the vagina. Known as the “linea nigra,” it occurs in many, but not every woman.… read more
How to Navigate Your Tween Through a Break Up
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, today the average age that kids start dating is 12 and a half for girls, and 13 and a half for boys. In addition, the dating scene for many of these tweens consists… read more
5 Simple Chores for Children Under 7
A big challenge many parents face is deciding if and when their children are old enough for chores. How soon is too soon to teach a child responsibility and how to contribute to the household? It is often a struggle… read more
How to Handle a Child’s Separation Anxiety at School Drop-Off
You pull up to the school, put the car in the park and sense the tears building in your baby's eyes as they say, “But I just want to stay with you today.” The reality of seeing your little one… read more
Back Pain in Pregnancy: Is it Inevitable?
Back pain is one of the most common complaints of pregnancy. Cedars-Sinai reports that 50% to 80% of women experience some back discomfort during gestation. Is it inevitable? How can you prevent it and treat it? When should you talk… read more
How to Manage Body Image in Tweens
Being a tween and teen is a rollercoaster of hormones, emotions and drama. One of the biggest hurdles they face can be related to body image. Social media doesn’t help — with so many messages being about the “ideal” body… read more
Conversation Starters for Kids!
You may have become accustomed to a one-sentence, or sometimes one-word, response from your child when you ask them about their day. It may be frustrating when it seems difficult to get them to share things happening in their lives.… read more
Pawsitive Pet Chores Your Children Can Learn From
Feb. 20 is National Love Your Pet Day! Do you feel it is about time your child adopted a sense of responsibility? If so, there’s no better opportunity than adopting a pet! Children enter a new realm of responsibility at… read more
8 Books That Teach Your Kiddos To Be Kind To Others!
With Random Acts of Kindness Day on Feb. 17, we wanted to share some of our favorite books that teach your kiddos to be kind to others! The importance of teaching children to be kind to all people regardless of… read more
