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Many parents wait eagerly for those first words, for more fluid communication with their child, and for those early adorable phrases and mispronunciations. Along with that eagerness can come some concern. Is my child learning to speak and communicate at a typical pace? There are general guidelines that will help you to identify possible concerns, but remember to review your …
Even children without a formal anxiety diagnosis can still experience anxiety from time to time. Helping your child to cope with his feelings of nervousness or to work on his fears can be a challenge. Whether he is nervous about swim lessons or has a hard time in social situations or large groups, you can help him to navigate his …
Your young child is growing more and more aware of what Mommy and Daddy do around the house, and may be interested in helping with such tasks as cooking, sweeping, and making beds. You can involve your child in cooking meals for the family with these five kid-friendly recipes which are fun to prepare and nutritious! Oatmeal-Chocolate Snack Cakes. These …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Enrolling your child in center-based care means a big change in your life and the life of your child! To make the transition easier, you’ll want to show up on the first day with all of the supplies your child will need on a daily basis to ensure his comfort, sense of security, and happiness. Two changes of clothes. Many …
Your child loves to run around in the backyard, scale the jungle gym, ride his scooter, and climb the furniture on a rainy day. Being a kid means that activity is on the menu, every day, without fail. But when your child falls from that jungle gym, or crashes his scooter, broken bones and sprains can occur, and recovery can …
During the summer months, parents try to get their kids to drink more water than usual, especially when their children are playing outside and risking dehydration in the hot sun. But water tastes bland to a lot of kids, and your kids might only take a sip or two at a time when offered. Some parents offer their kids juice …
