When your toddler finally throws one leg over the side of her crib and hurls herself over the edge, running to greet you in the middle of the night, you’ll know that another milestone is upon you. Transitioning from an enclosed crib to a toddler rail, toddler bed, or twin, means a big upheaval for you and for your child. …
From politicians to celebrities, the topic of consent has been making big headlines lately. When young people come forward with their stories of being violated by people in positions of power, many parents may begin to worry about how to prepare their children to protect themselves as they get older. Learning about consent as a young child can help children …
If you host Thanksgiving at your home, you may think of new ways to enhance your guests’ experience each year. From new recipes to interesting décor, every host likes to innovate every once in a while. This year, get your young child in on the action by asking him to create Thanksgiving arts and crafts with you. Preschoolers and even …
Your preschooler knows a few things for sure. Cars and trucks make exciting noises and drive quickly. The animals at the farm love to be handfed. Summer means ice cream and hot, hot weather. Your child is learning a lot about the world, but may not be too interested in the arithmetic and geometry skills that she’ll need throughout her …
This scene may sound familiar to you. You just received an email from your child’s best friend’s mother, letting you know that his birthday party is next Saturday. That means you’ll need to plan on leaving swim lessons early, so you’d better plan to leave your younger child with your spouse that morning so that you have less to juggle. …
Divorcing one’s spouse is one of the most stressful experiences an adult can endure. The difficult emotions, anger, and sadness are overwhelming. Kids also experience challenging emotions during this tough time, and can become very confused and anxious when they know their parents are going to separate or divorce. Talking them through the transition can help them to know what …
Food allergies have been on the rise for decades, and families impacted by food allergies know that every day can involve tough choices and new worries over the safety of a food allergy sufferer, especially when that sufferer is a child. Children often encounter snacks and cross-contamination at play dates, at the park, and during extra-curricular activities. When Halloween comes …
Does your daughter love trucks, trains, and planes? Are you having a hard time rifling through the princess-themed outfits and rows and rows of ruffles at your local kids’ clothing store to find clothing she might enjoy? Are you tired of dressing your little boy in t-shirts that say “trouble” across the front, when your child is actually a sweet …
While a piece of Halloween candy, a slice of cake, or a home-baked snack at a party may not even register on the radar of families of kids without food allergies, for parents of kids who do suffer from allergies to particular foods, navigating around these common foods can be nerve-wracking. Help to alleviate the stress of your fellow parents …
The news is rife with conversations about race and racism in the U.S., whether you are clicking past CNN’s headlines, perusing the top stories in the Washington Post, or even viewing your Facebook feed. Just as common of pictures of new babies and family vacations are viewpoints and articles on race in our country. If you’re hearing these conversations, your …
