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Child Development

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

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Discipline & Guidance

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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Health & Safety

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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Parent Support

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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November 10, 2022PAL

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 [...]

September 3, 2022PAL

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 [...]

May 22, 2022randallh

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 […]

July 25, 2021PAL

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 14, 2021PAL

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 [...]

October 21, 2020PAL

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, [...]

October 13, 2020PAL

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 [...]

October 1, 2020PAL

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, [...]

September 10, 2020PAL

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 [...]

September 10, 2020PAL

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 [...]

August 4, 2020PAL

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 [...]

May 12, 2020April

Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19

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 [...]