The well-being of children is the primary responsibility of every parent. So it’s obvious that driving with a child on board requires being extra vigilant about safety. This means having a professional install a car seat after you welcome your newborn home, honing your driving skills, keeping your
Parenting a preschooler or toddler can often lead to frustration for both you and your child as they learn more about the world around them. As they try to determine the appropriate responses and words for their feelings, it’s easy to let frustration take over when things don’t go your way.
If not prepared, preschool morning drop-offs can be a harrowing experience. It can be a scary time for your kid too. How many of us have probably gone through the crying, the holding on to the leg, the “mama (or daddy), DON’T GO!!”? It breaks the heart a little bit, doesn’t it? Well hey, gue
It’s summer in Waterford, MI, and that means two things if you have kids at home: playing outside and mess inside. You know the drill – school’s out, so it’s all day play. Toys, pool towels, soccer balls, and sidewalk chalk abound. No one wants to clean up after a long day in the sun, [&
Finding the right childcare for your little one can be stressful. How will you know if you’ve found a good fit? What can I expect my child to do while I’m away? These are all questions that go through a parent’s mind (and more!) when looking at daycares. The fact is, finding childcare can be [
Leaving your kid in someone else’s care is really, really hard. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a mama fresh off of maternity leave or a stay-at-home parent that has children in preschool. When you are entrusting someone else entirely to care for your child without you there, well, that’s n
Wondering what to do at home to keep your little ones learning when they’re not at daycare? Mimicking daycare activities gives kids a sense of familiarity which sets them up for success, and the activities we’re highlighting today offer play-based fun that little ones love. If you’ve got a tod
Humans are social creatures, and there are many benefits to learning about and focusing on socialization from the time babies are infants. From as early as six weeks of ages, babies can recognize familiar faces and produce social smiles, and abilities grow in leaps and bounds during the first year.
Flying with a toddler or preschooler can seem daunting and may be just enough to keep you grounded until they are older. What if they act up or scream the entire flight? While you never truly can anticipate what will happen, you can be ready with an arsenal of tips and tricks to keep your […]
All children – particularly those aged eleven and under – have experienced some type of respiratory distress at some point or another, in fact, some even have many during a calendar year. There are two parts to the respiratory system that can be affected: the upper respiratory system which inclu