Mental Health in Middle Childhood
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and when people think of youth struggling with mental health, they often think of students in middle and...
A Parent’s Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Cannabis
Cannabis is a familiar age-old drug that has been used both medicinally and recreationally for centuries. Today, due to widespread legalization and misinformation, its...
The Misunderstood Child: Sensory Processing 101
A typical morning in my home begins with these phrases: “My clothes hurt me. They are too loose. I need new clothes.” As a...
Helping Your Child Make Friends
While some kids hit the ground running when it comes to making friends, other children might need a helping hand. But what can you...
What to Know About Instagram Teen Accounts
You’re not alone if your teen has been begging for an Instagram account or already has one despite your safety concerns, which is why...
Desensitizing the Dentist: How to Help a Child With Sensory Sensitivities With a Dental...
Going to the dentist can be a challenging experience for any child. Having a stranger poke around in your mouth with sharp tools can...
When Should Kids Take a Sick Day From School?
It’s important to make sure that our children don’t fall ill too often during the year. Prior to the start of the 2024-25 school...
Toddler Time: Discovering the Great Outdoors
For new parents, the demands of child care are as extreme as they will ever be. Waking up at all hours of the day...
Does Your Child Have a Specialized Need? There’s a Camp for That
Every kid deserves the chance to be able to make friends, learn and play at camp, but finding a camp that fits is more...
10 Minutes of Play: How I Reconnected With My Preschooler
Every day, I poke my head into my husband’s home office. I need to vent, cry or both because I’m out of patience. My...
