Parents and Kids

Most people are inspired by the start of a new year. It seems like the perfect time to renew your personal goals! But while most New Year’s resolutions are generally self-focused, parents should consider their children and family unit in their new resolutions. Children should benefit from their parents’ New Year’s resolutions. And while weight […]

For parents, the holiday party season can be exceptionally challenging because of managing their children at parties. There is an abundance of sugar, stimulation, and gifts at holiday parties. While these are fun for a short time, it doesn’t take long before your overwhelmed and overstimulated child may start to have a meltdown.  Although child

Babies and toddlers grow so quickly! By this time next year, your baby may be walking and talking, and your toddler may be moving on to Pre-K. Seasonal keepsake crafts are a special way to preserve this precious season when your children are small.  There are dozens of fun and easy crafts for babies and

The Christmas season is one of great anticipation for young children. While babies and toddlers don’t understand the meaning of Christmas or what traditions take place, young children usually can’t wait for Christmas morning.  Christmastime is a perfect opportunity to make keepsake crafts so you can always remember your child at their current age. Unlike

When planning your summer activities, there is one outing that is guaranteed to be memorable: camping.  Camping is like a sugar detox: most adults know that it would be good for them, but they also don’t want to give it a shot. Kids and adults alike balk at camping, and perhaps for good reason. There

Are the toy bins overflowing in your house? Do your kids have trouble keeping their toys picked up? Have they outgrown some of their toys or clothes? Are you looking for a little extra cash? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you should sell old child items at a consignment or

Reading is one of the best ways to increase your toddler’s language skills, vocabulary, and literacy. But the benefits of reading to your child go beyond academic intelligence, you also develop a sweet emotional bond through reading! This is why a children’s podcast, audiobook, or television series can’t replace reading.  Babies can make no sense

Although it feels like Christmas was just last week, before you know it, it will be summertime! That means kids will be out of school and ready for those fun summer activities you have planned. (Hint hint) One of the best ways to give your kids a fun summer experience is by enrolling them in

Children of all ages love playdough. There’s just something about the squishy texture that delights children. And the colors provide endless creativity options! It’s also irresistible not to squish those bright colors together. Almost every parent has attempted to enforce the “don’t mix colors” rule. But unless you sit and play with your child at

The evolution of car seats over the last 100 years has been truly remarkable. It was once acceptable to put your infant in a basket in the front seat, or have a few simple straps or bars keep your toddler in the same general area of the back seat. Granted, people drove at significantly slower