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Your Child’s Teeth

Your Child’s Teeth

Author PAL
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

Author PAL
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

Author PAL
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

Author PAL
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

Author PAL
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

Author PAL
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 [...]
Pregnancy during a Pandemic

Pregnancy during a Pandemic

Author PAL
Having to worry about a virus brings new levels of concern to expectant mothers Being pregnant is supposed to be filled with lots of joy and wonderful expectations! Of course there are things every expectant mother worries about, but having to worry about a virus that is causing a global pandemic brings a whole new [...]
Social Isolation, Loneliness and Children

Social Isolation, Loneliness and Children

Author PAL
Yes, social isolation can lead to loneliness which can affect one’s mental health and wellbeing for adults, but it can also affect children too. Children just might handle it differently. With our world dealing with the Pandemic/Covid-19 virus, social isolation and loneliness are becoming more prevalent, but there are ways to help your child get [...]
10 Father’s Day Celebrations He’ll Love

10 Father’s Day Celebrations He’ll Love

Author PAL
10 Ideas for Father's Day Dad deserves a great day and with a little planning there's lots of ways you could celebrate your favorite guy! We've put together 10 great options: Get Fancy with Breakfast. By fancy, we mean one with attention to detail and lots of choices. Set the table in a way that [...]
Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19

Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19

Author April
Considerations for use of face coverings with children Times continue to rapidly change with new information daily about the Covid-19 virus.  Face coverings for children are now being recommended. Wearing cloth face coverings reduces the chance of transmitting the virus through the spray of spit or respiratory droplets which happens when someone sneezes or coughs [...]
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