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Learning about ages and stages of development can help parents better understand and facilitate their child’s development.

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As parents it is our responsibility to help our children learn to manage their behavior and control their emotions in appropriate ways.

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As a parent the health and safety of your child is paramount. We offer helpful information to help ensure your child is all of the above.

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Talking to Your Child

Talking with your child can impact them more than you know. You can help instill core values they will live by for the rest of their lives.

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Parents from all walks of life face distinct and difficult challenges. We are here to provide support for any and all parents.

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Separation Anxiety & Going Back to School

Separation Anxiety & Going Back to School

Start preparing children for all that into returning to school With summer coming to a close and schools about to reopen, parents should start preparing their children for all that goes into going back to school. Morning routines will look different, as well as your child’s daily schedule, so preparation is key to a smooth [...]
Six Techniques to Teach Respect

Six Techniques to Teach Respect

Six Techniques to Teach Respect Everyone wants and needs respect… even our children. Oftentimes parents complain that their children just don’t show respect. Maybe we as parents, need to look at the way we are teaching respect. Teaching respect can be difficult, so why not try being a living example? Research proves that children learn [...]
Poison Prevention

Poison Prevention

Poison-proof your home and protect the ones you love Each day more than 300 children are treated in an emergency room department according to the CDC; two of them die. And the offensive material isn't always a clearly marked as hazardous. It can be typical household cleaners, medicines, alcohol and so forth. Active curious children [...]
Exercise and Your Wellbeing

Exercise and Your Wellbeing

Get moving to make changes in overall health EXERCISE AND YOUR WELLBEING:  In recognition of Mental Health Month (May), we’ve introduced some topics about physical and mental wellbeing. After all, our overall health has a big impact on our ability to care for our children. Today’s focus is Exercise and Your Wellbeing. Just like diet […]

10 Back-To-School Shopping Tips That Can Save You Money

10 Back-To-School Shopping Tips That Can Save You Money

You've just received your child's school supply list, and it is a mile long. You've got a lot to buy and a short time to do it. The best way to save money is to prioritize and set a budget. Here's a short list of ways to help you navigate the back-to-school expenditures. Create a [...]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month which means it’s time to gain insight into what you can do as a parent to ensure your child’s safety today and every day. We get that it may not always be an easy discussion, but the following points will highlight the issues many victims face and how you [...]
Your Child’s Teeth

Your Child’s Teeth

Protecting your child's teeth Your child’s baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon as they first appear—typically around age 6 months. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers, often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, most often occurs in the upper front teeth, but other teeth may also be affected. In some cases, [...]
How to Break a Bad Habit

How to Break a Bad Habit

What to do if you notice your child developing a bad habit. Doesn't everyone possess some sort of idiosyncrasy they consider a “bad habit?” Many bad habits stem and develop during childhood. What do you do if you notice your child starting to pick up one? From swearing, to fidgeting, to picking your nose, it [...]
Reinforcing School Bus Safety

Reinforcing School Bus Safety

Bus Safety Tips to Review with your Child Every year millions of children travel to and from school by bus. According to the United States Department of Transportation, a school bus is the safest vehicle on the road. Although your child is much safer taking a bus to and from school than traveling by car, [...]
6 Habits of Successful Students

6 Habits of Successful Students

Attainable Habits that lead to success The beginning of the school year marks a good time recommit to good habits, ones that can influence academic success. School gurus suggest a plethora of strategies, but we like this list because it’s short, attainable, and will promote lifelong success. No matter what school or work looks like [...]
Single Parenting

Single Parenting

Challenges of Single Parenting Single-parent families are becoming more and more common in today's society. One out of every four children in the United States lives in a single-parent household. Not all of these situations are the result of divorce. Death, single-parent adoptions, and unplanned pregnancy, can also create families with only one parent. Whatever [...]
Create a Dedicated Schoolwork Zone

Create a Dedicated Schoolwork Zone

Start School on the Right Foot Depending on the age and personality of your child, one work place may be more suitable than another. One thing is certain though, having a dedicated homework zone at the start of school, free of clutter and with necessary supplies nearby, boosts a child's attitude toward school and encourages [...]

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