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January 2, 2019
Adjusting to life with a new baby isn’t just a concern for parents! Preparing for a new sibling can be full of stress and fear for your children. Here are our favorite tips to help make this transition smoother for BIG brothers and sisters. Before the new baby arrives Keep routines as normal as possible. Your…
Read moreDecember 19, 2018
Dads matter – a lot. Despite the media’s tendency to focus parenting conversations around mothers, research shows that having a highly supportive parent helps children, regardless of whether that parent is male or female. And fathers, whether they are co-parents, single dads, dads living apart from their child or separated from the child’s mother, make…
Read moreDecember 12, 2018
Every parent knows the frustration of cleaning up after a toddler playing with toys and friends. This week, our expert advisor Jocelyn Greene of Child’s Play NY has a tip for making clean up both fun and super speedy. The Super Speed Clean-Up Game Chores can be fun when you make them into a game.…
Read moreDecember 5, 2018
With the cold weather and the holidays approaching, there are plenty of opportunities in December to help others in need. Volunteering your time and effort as a family is a great way to lead by example and build a sense of gratitude and empathy in your child. Below are some ideas for getting kids involved…
Read moreNovember 28, 2018
Teaching your child about privacy, body safety, and strangers is a gradual process that is best started early, when they are still in diapers. Revisit this topic often, and know that your pediatrician is a great resource for advice and discussion. 1. Use Accurate Language Teach your child the correct names of his body parts,…
Read moreNovember 14, 2018
This week’s tip on how to avoid taking the bait is from early childhood expert Claire Lerner and her website, Lerner Child Development. If you have heard your child say provocative things like “You’re the worst daddy!” or “I hate you!”, you are not alone. It’s frustrating, but this behavior isn’t manipulative or designed…
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