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As you welcome your second baby, you’re likely to have mixed feelings and concerns about how the change will impact you and your family. The good news is, with careful preparation and planning, you can ease the transition from one child to two, helping your child foster a positive reaction […]

How to Welcome Your Second Baby

September 24, 2018 in Helpful tagged children / parenting by Jennifer McDonnow

Puzzles are great for adults and children alike, but when it comes to child development, it turns out that they are not just something fun to do on a rainy afternoon, they are also highly beneficial for a number of reasons. Whether it’s a toddler trying to find the right […]

The Benefits of Puzzles for Kids

January 27, 2018 in Activities / Helpful tagged activities / children / parenting / Teens by Jennifer McDonnow

Children may have in the past found writing to be such a boring activity. But not now! Writing can be a very exciting activity for children. It helps them with their creativity and their vocabulary. All that you have to do is ensure that you come up with exciting ways […]

How to Conduct a Creative Writing Class for Children

December 21, 2017 in Helpful tagged children / Kids / teaching / Writing Class by Lori Wade

You want your kids to be aware of what’s going on around them and engaged in life. This keeps them healthy and happy throughout their young age and well into adulthood. Otherwise, you risk losing them to staring at their computer screen or the television. Do what’s in your power […]

How To Keep Your Kids Engaged

December 21, 2017 in Helpful tagged activities / children / parenting / parenting quotes / Teens by Jennifer McDonnow

It’s not easy raising kids. Although you love them, there are a lot of challenges to encounter along the way. One area that often needs to be addressed is self-confidence. It’s part of their growing pains and a topic that can become all too relevant well into adulthood. The good […]

How To Help Boost Your Son’s Confidence

November 30, 2017 in Helpful tagged children / parental controls / parenting / Teens by Jennifer McDonnow

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), baby teeth are vulnerable to tooth decay from their very first appearance, between 6 and 12 months. Get ahead of your child’s oral hygiene in 3 simple steps. Teach Tools, Technique and Time Most children learn by copying. From an early […]

Little Teeth Need Big Protection: 3 Ways to Improve Your ...

November 7, 2017 in Helpful tagged children / parenting / Teens by Jane Davies

Do’s and Don’t For Supporting a Gifted Child It’s a wonderful feeling, knowing your child is gifted. They’re intelligent, they’re quick to learn new things, they’re curious about the world around them, and they do well on school assignments without really trying. However, sometimes these advanced children get ahead of […]

How to Support an Intellectually Gifted Child at Home and ...

November 7, 2017 in Helpful tagged activities / children / children online / parenting / technology / Teens by Lylene

It can be hard to constantly monitor what your child is doing online. If you’re always stressed about your child’s activity, not only is it bad for you, but you could limit your child’s vital learning about how to use important technology. In our increasingly digital world, the more a […]

Four Signs in Kids That Can Indicate Unsafe Online Behavior

July 11, 2017 in Helpful / Internet Safety / Internet Safety News tagged child internet safety / child privacy / children / children online / internet safety for kids / online safety / online safety tips / parental controls / parenting by Brooke Faulkner

Concentration is hard. Even those of us who have already made it through all the requisite schooling and well into the throes of adulthood find concentration to be one of the bigger struggles in our daily lives. So, while I may be a little late for some of us, why […]

Raising Smart Kids: Sharpen Your Child’s Concentration Skills Without Them ...

April 19, 2017 in Activities / Helpful tagged activities / activity / Award / children / Fun / holiday / learning / online safety / parenting / Summer / technology by Jane Davies

Critical Thinking is an important skill that if taught properly to your chid can help them do well in every subject. Here are some ideas of things you can do to help your child think critically: Flip a Story Choose a story that your child likes to read. Encourage your […]

Teaching Critical Thinking

January 16, 2017 in Helpful tagged children / parenting by Jennifer McDonnow