As a married adult, I often think about the dad I want to be. As the owner of a childcare company, I hear a lot of stories. I hear from the perspective of parents but also the perspective of kids. Here’s what I’ve discovered: of all the things your children will say they want, at the end of the day, what they want the most is you.
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!
How to Keep Your Children Safe Online
We’re here to coach you through some easy, yet fundamental steps to help keep your children safe online at home. The first thing to do is to get them talking.
Mommybites Chit Chat: Randi Zinn, Founder of Beyond Mom
Tell us a little about Randi Zinn? I’m the founder of Beyond Mom, a community to empower moms to take incredible care of themselves, not just for the betterment of their family, but because somehow in our culture we have been told that we come last. I firmly believe that it’s up to women to […]
Back to School Travel Safety: Online class Re-cap
Does your child start school this year or is he/she getting ready to go back to school? Have you given thought to the drop off line at school or even carpooling and booster seats? This week is Child Passenger Safety Week!
How to Snack Smart This School Year
As kids return to school and your family settles into new routines, school lunches and snacks don’t have to be a source of added stress.
5 Tips How to Convert an Unused Space into a Playroom
So, you have finally decided to turn that unused room in your home into a stylish play area for your little ones. There are a few DIY projects that you can complete on a budget to turn the area into a fun and inviting space for your kids. Install Durable Flooring It is extremely important […]
The 10 Test Prep / Application Commandments
What follows are suggestions of how to navigate the test prep and application process for you and your child. There is no such thing as a perfected, uniform approach, but these tips can certainly act as a brief guide of how to help you maintain your sanity, and how to help students of all ages achieve their potential as applicants.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: How Best to Handle Real Estate Inheritance
Of course, you will want to work with your financial planner and your estate lawyer when it comes to legalizing your inheritance wishes, but I can share with you some other aspects of the process that you might find helpful, including emotional and psychological considerations.