A favorite time for many young children in preschool is arts and crafts time, the time when they get to cut and color and paste and glue. These activities are crucial for helping children develop their fine motor skills, which they need when they begin to learn to write. … [Read more...] about Evaluating Your Child’s Preschool for Motor Activities
Bringing The Fun Indoors: 5 Great Ideas for Enjoying Time Inside
It is possible for the kids to enjoy being indoors and with a little imagination you can enjoy indoor fun all year long. The following are five great ideas for indoor fun to help push away boredom on those rainy days, during very hot weather, dead of winter or any other time you … [Read more...] about Bringing The Fun Indoors: 5 Great Ideas for Enjoying Time Inside
Practical Tips for Organizing Your Child’s Room
Wanting to organize your child's room and actually doing it are two very different things. Sometimes the sheer amount of toys, clothes, and books can cause you to shy away from wanting to organize your child's room. Following are some tips for actually organizing a child's … [Read more...] about Practical Tips for Organizing Your Child’s Room
Why YOU Should Talk to Your Kids About Puberty
Do you remember when your parents spoke with you about puberty? Perhaps they never spoke with you about it? Was this confusing or difficult? You might remember that it was a very difficult thing for your parents to speak about. Many people dread having to speak with their … [Read more...] about Why YOU Should Talk to Your Kids About Puberty
You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby: Post Pregnancy Weight Loss
Losing weight after you've just had a baby may seem like an impossible feat, however there is hope in finding that now lost body you're looking for. Post pregnancy weight loss gets many women down but with some helpful tips and encouragement it doesn't have to. Having a baby … [Read more...] about You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby: Post Pregnancy Weight Loss
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to