Yes, I Can! – Motivation and Effort in Children
“YES, I CAN!” When children declare “I CAN!”, their motivation and ensuing effort often instill pride in parents—who can observe progress, and offer guidance if needed. CAN is much preferred over its opposite—which is CAN’T. That word is not nearly as enticing. Nevertheless, “I CAN’T” is often uttered, shouted, or cried by children […]
Can Babies Get Springtime Allergies? 5 Things for New Parents to Know
Can Babies Get Springtime Allergies? 5 Things For New Parents to Know As spring arrives with its colorful blooms, it also brings something less welcome — allergy season. As a new parent, you’re hyper-tuned to every sniffle, sneeze, or restless night your baby experiences. So when you notice your little one rubbing their eyes, […]
What to Look for in Your Child’s First Summer Camp: A Guide for New Parents
Sending your child to summer camp can be a fantastic opportunity for them to gain new experiences and social skills. A quick search of “summer camps” opens a floodgate of results, making it a real challenge to decide which camp is the right camp. You know your little one best, and sending them to camp […]
Tara Beier: Childbirth & Transformation
From Loss to Life: How My Near-Death Experience During Childbirth Transformed My Music and My Relationship With My Body Recording artist Tara Beier shares the details of her pregnancy and birth experience with us, and how her near-death experience during childbirth transformed her music and the relationship she has with her body. Journey […]
OIT – A Proven Approach to Food Allergy Treatment
Food allergies are surging in the U.S., endangering millions of lives and impacting daily existence for families. Today, one in 13 children in the U.S. has food allergies. For decades, people with food allergies were told to avoid the foods at all costs. Thanks to increased awareness and life-changing treatments, “just avoid it” no longer […]
The Power of Sensory Play: How to Encourage Exploration and Learning
Every day as adults, we engage in a vast array of sensory experiences that each of us experience and process in our own unique way. Certain smells remind us of certain memories or people, songs take us back to a specific moment in time, or certain textures might elicit a strong response in our nervous […]