It’s August and the end of overnight camp is just a few days away. For all those times over the summer you thought your camper would be homesick, the reality is, your child will be coming home absolutely camp-sick, the feeling of missing camp so much that it hurts! Your child will miss camp so […]
Category: Big Kid
We know you probably hear this all the time, but don’t kids grow up so fast!? One minute you’re worrying that your baby will never sleep through the night and may very well go to school without being potty trained and the next minute, they’re all grown up (which brings it’s own set of challenges!). Don’t worry because here you’ll find parenting tips, through big kid articles, videos and activities on fostering positive friendships, healthy eating habits, language and developmental delays, protecting your children from predators, reinforcing learning at home and more!
This Is How to Save Money on Toys for Kids
Toys are something that every kid loves, and it always seems like they are asking for more. Certain toys can be expensive, especially if the toy involves technology, but cheap toys for kids aren’t a great investment. Here are five tips that you can use to save money the next time you go shopping for a toy.
This Is How to Register Your Little One for Kindergarten
Sending your kids off to kindergarten or school is a big step for most parents. It can be an emotional time fraught with many details you may not expect. From choosing the right school for your child to all the paperwork you have to fill out, it can feel a bit overwhelming. Rest assured, we have you covered.
Social Anxiety in Kids
This article explores what social anxiety looks like in children, and what parents can do to help their kids address the debilitating problem.
Watch Your Language: Should Parents Censor Speech Around Children?
Explore how cursing around your children affects their development, and whether it actually damages their learning skills for the future.
What Is a Child Life Specialist?
Child life specialists are highly trained healthcare workers who are usually employed by hospitals. They work with children and their families to ease discomfort during hospital visits.
How to Foster Positive Mental Health In Your Kids
Mental health is an important aspect of living a healthy life. Though your child may seem too young to struggle with mental health, it is never too early to foster positive thinking. Read on for tips on how to foster positive mental health in your kids.
5 Steps to Deal With a Toddler Talking Back
Whether it’s a toddler’s defiant “No,” or a teenager screaming, “You can’t make me,” backtalk is enough to make any parent’s blood boil. What’s worse, it often seems our natural reaction to backtalk (“How dare you speak to me that way” or “You’ll do it because I said so, young lady!”) only makes the problem […]