One of the best New Year’s resolutions a family can make is to READ MORE. Reading is important at every age and it’s never too early — or too late — to start. Read my age-appropriate tips to help increase
My son slipped while running in the yard and hit his head. What should I do? Do I need to take him to the Emergency Room? Head injuries are common and most minor falls do not result in serious injury.
Even though I use sunscreen on my children, they still sometimes get sunburned. What should I do? The best treatment for a sun burn is prevention. As much as possible, stay in the shade and avoid sun exposure during peak
As I head to Yosemite with my kids I thought I’d take a minute to share what I learned in preparing for our trip. If you have any advice or tips on hiking with kids, please share. I’d love to
Warm weather is here and that means…bugs. I seem to always get eaten alive on summer evenings when mosquitoes are out. Although many insect bites are just annoying, some can be more serious and even cause dangerous disease. Read my
It’s summertime! If you haven’t already looked into swim lessons, it’s time to check with your local American Red Cross, YMCA or community center to find swim lessons that are appropriate for your child. It’s a life saving investment! Last
Do you feel like you can’t take one step in your house without tripping over a toy? Do you often wonder if your kids really need all of them? Check out my Web MD blog to learn what makes a
Parents often worry that if they are too strict their children won’t like them, but if they aren’t strict enough their children may get into trouble. This is a common dilemma for many moms and dads. How do you decide
Thinking about summer camp or considering a weekend sleepover? Homesickness isn’t like other childhood illnesses, but it does commonly occur when kids sleep away from home. While it is perfectly normal to feel a little homesick for family and familiar