Making the Switch to a Big Kid Bed
Once your toddler can climb out of their crib, it may be time to transition to a “big kid” bed. Your child may have a heady sense of freedom the first few nights after moving permanently to a bed. Luckily, most kids are happy to “graduate” and stay in their beds more willingly than they did in […]
April 26, 2023
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Breakfast for Learning
Why the Morning Meal Matters Maybe your teen snoozed through their alarm and doesn’t have time for breakfast. Or too many things went wrong to get your kids fed before they left for school. Maybe your child flat-out refuses to eat breakfast. It’s not unusual to miss breakfast occasionally. But if it becomes the norm, […]
April 19, 2023
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Playing Safely in the Yard
8 Tips to Keep it Safe & Fun for Kids As springtime is in full bloom and the weather warms up, it’s always good for kids to get out of the house and play outside! If you have a backyard or other outdoor space at home where your kids play, follow these tips to help […]
April 12, 2023
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Drinks to Prevent Dehydration When Your Child is Vomiting
When your child is throwing up (vomiting), it’s easy for them to become dehydrated. The risk is even greater when fever causes them to sweat more or they are also losing fluid through diarrhea. Depending on how severe or how long the vomiting lasts, your child may lose important electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride. If your child […]
March 1, 2023
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Your Child’s First Crush
Yesterday we celebrated Valentine’s Day, a day when many children around the country give and receive little cards, candy and gifts with their classmates in classrooms decorated in pink and red hearts and cutouts of cupid. Older kids may ask a classmate to be their valentine, or make a sappy post on social media declaring […]
February 15, 2023
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Melatonin for Children
Melatonin has become a popular solution for insomnia in adults and children alike. It can be prescribed by a doctor, but it has become readily available in many forms over-the-counter and a quick solution for parents with restless children. But the use of melatonin for sleep is frequently misunderstood. How can you be sure you’re […]
February 8, 2023
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