You may have seen kids playing a blocky adventure game lately, or seen new toys while out shopping. Perhaps you thought it was Minecraft, or some kind of LEGO game. What you saw was most likely Roblox, a multiplayer online game that has been out since 2006, but grown leaps and bounds in just the …
Is there anything sweeter than seeing a dad with his new baby? Even before my daughter was born, I was almost more excited to see my husband with her than I was to see her. Fathers play such an important role in children’s development, even from a young age. Dads interact differently with babies than …
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! Ah, ’tis the season for oversized sweaters, hot cocoa, red windswept cheeks and Hallmark movies. It’s also that time of year when children young and old start wondering what Santa or their parents might put under the tree for them come Christmas morning. While the hustle and bustle of Christmas …
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Did you know that the flu is so contagious that five to twenty percent of Americans get it each year? The good news is, the flu is preventable – for both parents and children. Unfortunately, many people ignore the importance of prevention methods that can drastically decrease the risk of getting the flu! Fire up a …
Close your eyes… focus on your breath… do not try to change it, just focus on it. Now, I want you to imagine yourself lying in the soft grass. As you rest, you notice a tree next to you; this tree has big, beautiful leaves. Also, notice that there is a stream nearby; you are …
Everyone knows you can expect morning sickness and strange cravings when you’re pregnant. But what about some lesser-known symptoms that might take you by surprise? Every person’s body and pregnancy is different, so you may or may not experience any of these symptoms and still be having a normal healthy pregnancy, but here are some …
Do you have a child who seems to be ahead of their physical, intellectual, and emotional stages? This kind of development is called “asynchronous development”, commonly called “gifted” or “talented”. So, what is a gifted child? According to The National Association of Gifted Children: “Gifted individuals are those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude (defined as …
Parents naturally want to provide the best possible environment for their children. When your child is on the autism spectrum, surroundings can make a big impact in helping her to prosper. Here are some suggestions to help you design the best possible bedroom for your child with autism. Create zones. Creating zones in your child’s bedroom can …
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Does this sound familiar? Get your brand new baby ready for college! Prepare your child’s resume to look spectacular. Get them involved in extracurricular activities early! Get them into classes to learn how to play sports and dance, so they can be the best when it counts. These are all opportunities that will set them …
Want to get your child a phone, but don’t want to give them a smartphone? You’re not alone. More parents are finding alternatives beyond internet- connected devices filled with apps. As young children start school, there are lots of changes. Previously they may have been in your care all the time, but now they’re doing …
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