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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Understanding Autism in Children
April is National Autism Awareness Month! Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can affect a child’s social skills, communication and behavior. Because most children on the autism spectrum will sit, crawl and walk on time, you may not notice delays in social and communication skills right in the first year of life. Looking back, […]
April 5, 2023
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The Dangers of Water Beads
Water-absorbing gel beads sold as sensory toys and used in vases and gardens are a growing problem among young children. What Are Water Beads? Made of superabsorbent polymer chemicals, water beads are also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil and gel beads. They are also called sensory beads, used as play tools for […]
March 29, 2023
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Purple Day: Epilepsy Awareness
March 26th is Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness. People around the US and the world will wear purple to raise awareness for epilepsy and some will even host events to raise funds and support for those with epilepsy. So what exactly is epilepsy? Defining Epilepsy: Epilepsy, sometimes called a seizure disorder, is a disorder of […]
March 22, 2023
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From Bottle to Cup: Helping Your Child Make a Healthy Transition
You’ve probably heard that when your baby is around 6 to 9 months old, it’s time to begin moving away from bottle feeding. But like many parents, you may feel a little apprehensive about this next step in your child’s growth and development. If your little one pouts, shouts or bursts into tears when you […]
March 15, 2023
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