According to the Center for Disease Control, each year about 4,000 people drown in the United States. Drowning kills more children 1-4 years of age than anything else, except birth defects. Among children ages one through fourteen, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury or death (after motor vehicle crashes). Being aware of […]
Steps Parents Can Take After An Autism Diagnosis
Don’t panic. Many families fear the dreaded diagnosis of autism, as if it condemns parents and children alike to a lifelong struggle. You can get through this. Autism doesn’t have to stop your child from living a full, satisfying life. Autism affects a person’s ability to communicate effectively with others. This is why so many […]
Give a Child a Home: The Benefits of Adoption
Adoption affects every person who is involved in the decision. From the child who would love nothing better than to grow up in a loving home to the birth mother who wants the best for her child, adoption transforms lives and creates the opportunity for each person to move forward in their lives. Here […]
Time Captured: 4 Tips For The Ultimate Family Photo Shoot
The day has come and it is time to get ready for your family photo shoot. There are certain things that you need to remember before you head to your shoot in order to have the best family photos possible. These four tips will help you have the ultimate family photo shoot. Get To Know […]
Being the Parent They Need: 4 Ways to Spend More Time with your Kids
Your children are your greatest gift. You wouldn’t trade being a parent for anything in the world, but you often feel like there is not enough of you to go around. Between work, running a household, and a mountain of obligations, you never even have a chance to catch your breath. Your children are not […]
Brain Balance’s 3 Unexpected Ways to Keep Your Child Learning this Summer
What is Brain Balance? Brain Balance is a unique program that combines physical and sensory exercises with customized academic skill training and healthy nutrition to help address your child’s specific developmental needs. Confession time: I absolutely hate summer sometimes. I know—summer is supposed to be full of blue skies, popsicles, and sprinklers. But it can be a lot of pressure to keep the kids occupied when school is out. It’s […]