Tips to Get Tots Talking + Signs Speech is Imminent
When our oldest son, Sean, was learning to talk, I worried constantly that something was wrong because he was slow to speak. Fearful that he’d never be able to form words, a gripping panic filled me. I dreaded every checkup because he wasn’t hitting the expected milestones. Then his pediatrician warned that if he didn’t […]
Tiny Dancer: Preparing Your Little One for Their First Dance Lesson
Before students go to their first day of school, there’s usually a tour/open house to familiarize guardians and kids with the layout of the school, meet their teacher, and learn about expectations. Shouldn’t their first dance lesson be the same? To help parents and little ones feel more comfortable about putting their best foot […]
Children’s Downtime: Opportunities for Creativity, Engagement, and Self-Discovery
Some parents are dismayed by the thought of children’s unstructured downtime, envisioning their kids staring at screens or complaining of boredom. Other parents prepare by scheduling or having at the ready a non-stop and full slate of activities designed to keep children’s bodies moving and brains engaged. Still, other parents try to find a middle […]
Expert Reveals 5 Clothing Tips to Encourage Nursing
In the United States, about 10,000 babies are born each day, and with it starts a journey of breastfeeding for many mothers. Nursing is a beautiful and natural process that nourishes babies and often helps to increase the bond between mother and baby. However, it can also be challenging for many of those duos, and clothing […]
Banana and Blueberry Loaf Cake – Annabel Karmel
Recipe by Annabel Karmel Do you have some overripe bananas on the countertop? We know how kids go through phases of wanting to eat two bananas in one day, every day for three days, then don’t want to eat them for a week. We have a solution for those overripe bananas. Check out this […]
How to Help Your Child Learn
Recently, I received a call from a friend’s daughter and son-in-law. I hadn’t seen them in quite some time. They’re both professionals who live in another city with their little girl, who is eighteen months old. I met her only once, when she was an infant. Larissa (not her real name) knows all the letters […]