The time comes, in every small child’s life, when it’s time to transition from a crib to a bed. In many cases, that first toddler bed gives way, a couple of years later, to a bigger bed and often a room makeover. There are many choices – what kind of bed for your child […]
Candy Season: How to Protect Kids against Cavities This Year
The holidays are a favorite time of year for many, but they can wreak havoc on your family’s oral health. Without taking the proper steps to protect teeth, parents may discover their children have developed quite a few cavities. This is why all parents should keep these simple tips in mind to avoid dental decay, […]
Curious Kids: What Sports are Right for Your Kids?
While it isn’t uncommon to find a child who doesn’t really like sports, most do. When children participate in sports, they get great exercise and have fun doing it. Many times, sport activities require large groups. In those cases, children get to have fun making new friends and reuniting with old friends. If a child […]
Finding Middle Ground in Middle School
Building Relationships with Your Teens Middle school is hard. The curriculum remains about the same, your children will slide pretty easily from elementary to middle school, yet the period is just generally trying for both children and their guardians. How do you help your precious kiddos navigate the minefields of their young adolescent school career? MIDDLE SCHOOL […]
What Does Homeless Look Like?
When we think of homeless, we think of the people at the red lights [panhandlers] asking for money, those sitting on the sidewalk holding signs, the man on a bicycle strapped with belongings, or the drunkard who pushes the grocery cart collecting cans…. What we don’t think of is the family touring the museum, the […]
Parenthood Pressure: How to Get Your Home Ready for Baby
Are you ready for your new bundle of joy? Parenthood can be very stressful! Having a baby changes your life, as any parent can tell you. As the due date looms, it may be the right time to think about adding more square footage to your living arrangement by considering a home or Streetcar condo […]