In 2017, it was reported that 52,000 children under the age of six were treated at emergency rooms for poisoning. That is a pretty scary number and one that probably has you a bit concerned. Accidental ingestion of a toxic substance occurs for many reasons. For example, poisonings occur because pack…Read More
The first day of kindergarten is marked by adorable photos, texts to family and friends with crying emojis and children afraid to go. On the first day of kindergarten, you aren't sure who is more nervous, you are your child. Starting school can be a stressful time and you have to be prepared for tre…Read More
From organized team sports to a friendly neighborhood game of hide and seek, there are several benefits that come from children playing outside. On average, American children spend four to seven minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play compared to seven hours or more in the house in front of a scr…Read More
It’s the last week of July. If you turn on the television or scroll social media, it becomes quite clear that we are in the midst of back-to-school shopping. The summer is short and in a matter of a few weeks, your kids will be back at school. Back-to-school has become its own shopping season, alm…Read More
Stepping outside in the middle of a heatwave, you might wonder if you are actually outdoors or still in your bathroom with the shower spraying hot water and the door closed. You are sweating within minutes of stepping out and it isn’t even the hottest part of the day. When it gets hot outside, esp…Read More
You are probably already aware of this, but toddlers tend to throw tantrums. They do so when you tell them they aren’t allowed to have something or when you tell them to do something they don’t want to do. Most parents wish they were invisible when their child starts throwing a tantrum in a publ…Read More
The coordination between small muscles, like the ones in your hands, and your eyes is referred to as fine motor skills. Fine motor skills enable such functions as grasping small items, writing and buttoning your shirt. Fine motor skills involve fine motor control, strength and dexterity. Children de…Read More
Nothing is cuter than a baby. And nothing is more curious than a baby. The world can be a dangerous place for a baby on the move, and so can your house. Before your little tyke takes to crawling all over the place, you need to babyproof your home. Your little explorer is super curious and will want …Read More
Picky eating is typical for many preschoolers. In fact, it is simply just another step in the process of growing up and becoming independent. Not to fret, if your child is healthy, full of energy and growing normally, then he or she is certainly getting the nutrients they need. Still, getting your c…Read More
April showers bring May flowers. This is great, except for having to deal with days where it rains all day. Sometimes it is hard to keep up with new ideas to keep young children busy on rainy days. Being stuck inside because of the weather can really be a downer for children. Instead of being bored …Read More
