Life with a new baby is sure to bring up some questions, and at times concerns. Even the most prepared parent-to-be can be caught off guard by some of the strange, but totally normal, physical characteristics of their newborn. Take a look at this great article from The Bump; 10 Weird (But Totally Normal) Things…
School boards from all around the country have been in the news this last year as tensions rise over pandemic policies, school funding, and a multitude of other issues that ultimately affect our kids and their education. But do you know much about what a school board does and why they matter? Click HERE for…
Are you looking for seasonal fun to keep your kids busy at home? Arts and crafts time is a family and childhood favorite! A crafting kid is a happy kid! Plus, creating art and crafting projects provide a valuable boost to self-esteem, self-expression, creativity, and provide opportunities to develop motor skills, decision making skills and…
“A gigantic body of research shows that the relationships in a kid’s life are like the roots of a tree, when kids have strong roots they can grow, they can thrive, they can withstand the storms life throws at them.” -Kent Pekel In this touching and informative article from KQED, Relationships Are Important. How Do…
For the first time since 2004 the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC have changed the checklist of developmental milestones for infants and young children. Their hope in doing so is to encourage parents to seek early intervention screenings sooner when they notice delays in their child’s development. For more information on these changes…
Are you looking for ways to create a special Valentine’s Day with your kids? Holidays offer ideal opportunities to create traditions with your family that your kids will remember for life, and possibly continue with their own family one day. Try some of these fun and easy ideas from Macaroni Kids for Celebrating Valentine’s Day…
Take a look at this sweet article from Motherly It so beautifully chronicles the moments when you realize your baby isn’t a baby anymore. They’re growing so quickly, and right in front of your eyes. You put them to bed one night and they wake in the morning seeming bigger…more mature. Or you drop them off…
W-sitting is when a child sits on the floor, bottom is between the legs, and knees are bent with legs rotated away from the body – if you stand above them and look down it looks like their legs are forming a “W”. It seems a convenient position for play because they don’t have to work on keeping their…
Whether you’re five or seventy-five, you’re never too old to celebrate International Lego Day. Patented on January 28, 1958 these iconic plastic ‘bricks’ have been a childhood favorite ever since. The name Lego originates from the Danish words “LEg GOdt” which translate to “play well”. The addition of the toddler friendly Duplo line was launched…
If your weekday mornings prove to be stressful and your routine needs a bit of a refresh you’re not alone. Navigating the hustle and bustle of weekday mornings can be a lot to manage. Whether you stay at home with the kids or head to work during the week, the ‘Sunday blues’ can feel oh-so-real.…