Even if nothing goes wrong, winter can be difficult to get through. The cold temperatures and lack of sunshine make it difficult to get outside, limiting your activities. If you add an illness on top of these challenges, it can make winter nearly unbearable. That’s why it’s so important to do all that you can […]
How to Keep Your Kids Healthy During COVID-19 and Flu Season at School
Even before the onset of the current coronavirus pandemic, the winter was a tough time for keeping kids healthy. With everyone cooped up indoors and the seasonal flu running rampant, keeping your kids germ-free is a tall order. Now, with COVID-19 cases on the rise and widespread vaccination still a few months away, the stakes […]
Should I Have Input About What My Child Does After High School?
If your child is turning 18, they’ll soon be finishing their senior year of high school, and you may have heard them mention the plans they have after they receive their diploma. They may have mentioned taking a year to travel, applying for noteworthy out-of-state schools, or keeping their current job at the local grocery […]
How to Find the Right Nanny for Your Children
Trying to find the right nanny can be almost as important as deciding to become a parent. Quality caregivers are in great demand nationwide, as finding the right kindergarten proves quite challenging. In the past, background screenings were both time-consuming and expensive. Thankfully, this is no longer the case. It is a good idea to […]
3 Ways to Help Your Teen Cope With Trauma
As a parent, it’s instinctive to want to shelter your child from life’s harshest realities and keep them safe from pain. However, as they grow older and reach their teenage years, this becomes more difficult. Unfortunately, many teens have already experienced a traumatic event of some kind: roughly 40% of American teens have witnessed violence, […]
How to Encourage (Not Pressure) Your Child in a Sport
Playing a sport is a fantastic thing for kids. It can help them to learn dedication and discipline and how to work as a team. It’s a good way for them to maintain their fitness and it’s a lot of fun too. However, many parents do worry that their child being involved in a sport, […]