Worried that your kiddo’s picky palate is more than just stubbornness? As a parent, it can be tough to know when something’s a typical part of childhood development and when it’s cause for concern. And when it comes to mealtimes, picky eating can cause emotions to run...
Winter weather making you pine for the fresh air of spring? After weeks of holing up inside to avoid Jack Frost, you may be dreaming of picnics at the park, swim sessions at the neighborhood pool and sunny days at the beach. While there’s nothing that quite compares...
Do your kids like cleaning their rooms? Yeah, probably not. Frankly, cleaning isn’t exactly thrilling when you’re an adult, either. And while it may be tempting to just clean up after your kids to get it over with quickly – especially if they’re young – getting...
For kids, the ultimate Halloween dream likely features buckets full of sweet, sticky candy. They’ll sit right down in the middle of their haul and tear into piece after piece. By the end of the night, the only thing left will be smears of chocolate and a pile of empty...
The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) usually emerge over time. But as a parent, you might notice things earlier that give you pause. You might wonder if your child’s behavior is typical compared with other kids her age. Parental instinct can be strong. It...
The after-school period can be one of the hardest parts of the day for families. Kids who have gotten through the school day without a hitch walk through the front door and immediately fall to pieces. Some experts refer to this phenomenon as “after-school restraint...
Puberty. It's a fact of life. Still, it's not an easy thing for many parents to discuss. But sooner or later, it's a conversation that you're going to have to have. Hopefully, your first puberty discussion is just one of many. It may feel awkward at first, but you can...
You've no doubt heard it said: having a baby changes everything. It’s a fairly true, if general, assessment of what happens when your family welcomes a tiny human into your home. But it doesn’t quite paint a full picture. Having a baby also changes you -- and that...
