I started taking my twins to little classes/activities around town at about six months old. Initially, I would only do it if I could get my husband to come or on the rare occasion that a grandparent was in...
Every mom and parent I have met who has had more than one child has told me that every pregnancy is different. This wisdom certainly holds true for me right now, as I enter my second trimester with my...
Screen time for kids is a hot topic. My personal choice is to default to the American Academy of Pediatric’s guidelines. In a nutshell, here they are.
No screen time before ages 18-24 months
Coview programming
Interact with the...
Sleepovers are a right of passage for some children; for others, it is a non-negotiable “no.” As parents, we are finding our voices by asking about allergens and even guns in the home before a playdate or sleepover, but...
My kids—my four-year-old son especially—got hooked on the YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, a few years ago. Ryan's a little boy who opens and plays with new toys at home, often in a staged scene set up with the help of his...
From its ability to close the achievement gap in at-risk youth to its effects on language development and mood, there’s no denying music has the power to change lives (but spoiler alert, there’s no such thing as the Mozart...
I have a 12-year-old and 14-year-old who have been on summer vacation for two weeks now, and I have seen them for maybe a total of 10 hours! Not because I am working, but because they don’t want to...
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When it comes to major life decisions, I think a lot of us (myself included) view our options as a choice between sticking to our current path or embarking on a new one. We...
From sleepless nights to new morning routines, it can be tough for kids to adjust to orthodontic treatment. And as parents, it can be just as tough to watch our children go through this adjustment period if we don’t...
Toddlers get upset very easily. Their frustration tolerance is low because, well, their general capabilities are low. Imagine for a second that it took you five minutes to do one button on your sweater. Now apply that to a...
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Yoga for Kids & Freedom: 4 Ways to Celebrate the 4th...
As fireworks light up the sky and flags wave proudly this 4th of July, we’re reminded of one of the greatest values we hold...
