6 Tips for the First Morning of Preschool

Bringing your child to a day care center for the first time is an important step for your family and with any new transition comes a little bit of anxiety and “jitters” about what the future holds. Keep the following six tips in mind to help make your first morning of child care as smooth […]

5 Summer Snacks Your Kids Will Love

For most families, summertime is synonymous with fun, sun, and plenty of indulgent snacks. Try as we might, it’s not always easy to keep kids fueled with summer snacks that are both nutritious and delicious. Below are some creative ideas for healthy summer snacks that your kids will love. 1. Homemade Fruit Popsicles Chop up […]

7 Top Tips for Sunblock on Your Kids

While soaking up the sun is practically the name of the game during the summer, those intense rays of light can wreak havoc on your child’s skin if you’re not protecting it with some sort of sunscreen. Below are some handy tips for choosing and using sunblock on your kids, so that you can keep […]

How to Deal with Summer Camp Homesickness

When your child is away at summer camp, homesickness can often set in, especially if it’s their first time being separated from the familiar comforts of home. The summer camp blues are perfectly normal; in fact, the American Psychological Association reports that roughly 90% of kids who spend time away from home experience some form […]

Safety Tips for Crowded Theme Parks

As the summer kicks into full gear, families all over the country will begin flocking to theme parks in droves. While these captivating environments are designed for families to have epic amounts of fun, there are also some safety hazards that you should be aware of as well. Below are some tips to help your […]

5 Ways to Reconnect with Your Kids on the Weekends

The modern American family is extraordinarily busy during the week. Between school, work, homework, and all kinds of extracurricular activities, most families are running from one obligation to another without spending very much quality time together. So how can you reclaim some of this time that seems to melt away during the weekly grind? Below […]

How to Make Sure Your Toddler’s on Track

As the parent of a young child, it’s perfectly normal for you to wonder (and yes, sometimes worry) about whether or not they’re on track in terms of their growth and development. Important milestones such as walking, talking, and potty training are often points of concern for eager parents, but bear in mind that there’s […]

Healthy Snacking Ideas

In the busy life of a parent, it can be easy to let your child’s nutritional needs slip. After all, when you’re rushing between school functions, soccer games, play dates, and other extracurricular activities, it can be tempting to make a habit of hitting up the fast food places, or loading up on convenience foods […]

Tips for Enjoying Baby’s First Year

If you’re the parent of a newborn, you know how demanding your newfound job can be. Your baby requires constant attention, and most of the time you’re running on fumes as far as sleep is concerned. As much as you love and appreciate your new role as caretaker of the latest addition to your family, […]

How to Handle Tantrums

Most parents are familiar with the dreadful tantrum–it can happen to the most mild-mannered of children. When your toddler is engaged in a full-tilt meltdown, it can be easy to feel like you’re spiraling out of control as well. So how can you bring some much-needed sanity to the situation? Below are some tips to […]