Pathways.org launches Tummy Time contest on Facebook

Pathways.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of early detection and intervention therapy for children with sensory, communication, and motor delays, has announced the launch of its new Facebook campaign. The organization will begin running bi-monthly Tummy Time contests on Facebook to engage new and expectant parents and grandparents and share the importance of detecting early motor delays.

By Christine Dodge

Over-reactive parenting

Researchers have found that parents of young children who anger easily and over-react are more likely to have toddlers who act out and become upset easily.

By Angela Yeager

Tips for soothing babies during teething time

Soothing a teething infant can be challenging in the wee hours of the night, especially when the entire household is feeling junior’s pain.

Courtesy of Family Features

Ways to tame the witching hour

You get home from work after a long day, eager to unwind with your kids, but instead of a cheerful "Hi, Mommy!" you get whining, complaining and irrational tears. You thought your kids left their "witching hours" behind when they outgrew their bassinets, but in many families, toddlers and kids seem to be at their worst in the evening.

By Amy Leibrock, Contributor to Care.com

Math Never Tasted So Good

Our children love math! It hides in their sandwiches, seasons their spaghetti, and sweetens their apple pie. From the time our children peek over the table edge or push a chair up to the kitchen counter, they investigate, predict, collect data, and discover. The result: they understand.

By Cheryl Bastian

Tips on giving your child an allowance

Giving kids an allowance is a time honored tradition as old as, well, having them make their beds or set the dinner table. But it turns out that for many of today’s families, the ritual of allowance giving can create a lot of stress and apprehension. A recent field study by Kidworth.com found very few parents are actually giving their children a steady allowance.

By Michael Weiss, Content Developer for Kidworth.com

Increased stress puts more teens at risk, doctor warns

“Teens who are overwhelmed by stress often are unable or unwilling to ask for help,” says noted psychologist Dr. Gregory L. Jantz

By Penny Carnathan for News & Experts

College writing success 101

"There is no shortage of tips, tricks, and resources to help your student prepare for college writing. The question many home educators are asking: “How do I prepare my student for college writing?”

By Allison Haupert

A weighty discussion

If your child is overweight, discussing that problem can be one of the most difficult conversations you’ll face as a parent. Sarah Stone lists several reasons why parents are hesitant to have the “weight talk” and presents compelling reasons for overcoming that reluctance.

By Dottie DeHart

Conductive Education Program - Steps To Independence –

Steps To Independence, a Conductive Education (CE) program providing services to children with motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida, has recently moved to a brand new facility in Robinson Township.

Warning to parents: Stuttering doesn't take a summer break

For children who stutter, summer break can be anything but a vacation. During vacation and throughout the year, there are things parents can do to help a child who stutters.

Courtesy of Stuttering Foundation of America

Dyslexia promotes unique learning

Most people know that dyslexia as a learning disability that affects the ability to read, write and spell. But, dyslexia does not cause an inability to learn – individuals with dyslexia simply learn in different ways.

By Mona Chabra