What to Consider When Vacationing with Young Kids
Summer is finally here, and vacation planning is in full swing. For families with children, the planning process can become very involved depending on the ages of the youngsters. Some…
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Introducing Non-Traditional Families to Children
Children start noticing and asking questions about families from a young age. Whether it’s a single-parent home, a gender-diverse family, a grandparent raising a child, or a blended household,…
Co-Regulation: Parent-Child Connections
By: Sandy Portko Edited by: Kristina Humbarger The transition from life inside the mother’s body to life outside it is a major shift that requires real effort from the baby.…
Sibling Relationships: Friends or Foes?
Sibling rivalry: the seemingly inevitable side effect of having more than one child. Many assume that more kids equal more conflict. But what if it doesn't have to be this…
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Beyond Bubbles: A Guide to Safe and Enjoyable Bathtime
January is Bath Safety Awareness Month! While bathing infants and young children is a common activity, it is always good to review safety principles periodically, especially as new information arises.…
Is Your Child Kindergarten Ready?
Beginning Kindergarten is a big step for children, and it's easy to question if your child is ready or not. Children learn so much about how the world works by…
Little Kids, Big Feelings
It's always exciting to see our children grow and reach new milestones. While we usually follow general developmental patterns for guidance, it's important to recognize that every baby experiences the…
6 Calming Techniques for Meltdowns
As caregivers, we all know how tough it can be when our child has a meltdown. It's often an overwhelming and stressful experience for both the child and the adult.…
Child Abuse Prevention Month: What is Emotional Abuse & Neglect? (Part Two)
This is part two to a blog about emotional abuse and neglect in children. Click here to read Part One! The previous blog covered examples of different kinds of abuse…
Child Abuse Prevention Month: What is Emotional Abuse & Neglect? (Part One)
April is the month designated to focus on preventing child abuse by raising community awareness of the problem. To be very clear, no community is exempt from its occurrence. People…