As Measles Continues To Spread, How Can Parents Reduce Anxiety?

While there are no signs of a real zombie apocalypse on the horizon, one viral illness is seemingly back from the dead. Measles, which was...

The First Years: Feeding and Screen Time

Knowing exactly what to do for your baby at every stage can be hard to keep track of, with changing advice as conclusions evolve...
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Tips for Sending a Child With Food Allergies to Camp

Mention summer camp and kids get excited about activities, art, s’mores and friends. But for parents of kids with food allergies, the prospect of...
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The Difference Between Postpartum Depression and ‘Baby Blues’

The expectations of how you will feel when you have a baby do not always translate into reality once you have the baby. Many...

Testing Troubles: Avoiding Finals Burnout and Stress

Taking tests at school can be unpleasant for children, and that’s especially true during standardized testing and finals season. With such a big exam...

A Parent’s Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Cannabis

Cannabis is a familiar age-old drug that has been used both medicinally and recreationally for centuries. Today, due to widespread legalization and misinformation, its...

Getting Your Kid Ready For Day Camp

It’s official! Your kid is registered for summer day camp. This is going to be such a great experience for your little one! But now...

Parent Burnout: When To Be Concerned

Burnout. A term I have heard throughout my career in education, but a term that also translates across industries, and certainly a term that...

The Misunderstood Child: Sensory Processing 101

A typical morning in my home begins with these phrases: “My clothes hurt me. They are too loose. I need new clothes.” As a...

Wellness is Winning: Creating Positive Environments in Sports

Wellness and sports are meant to go hand in hand, but it’s important for parents and guardians to recognize the ways in which the...