Our modern digital screen technology makes things possible that people a century ago could never have imagined. But while technology has dramatically improved our world, there are major consequences to using it incorrectly. One consequence that we often fail to recognize is how screens affect growing children. Is all technology harmless, or should parents enforce […]
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As the temperatures continue to plummet, parents everywhere are pulling out winter jackets for their children. But if you’re like most parents, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of your child refusing to wear a jacket no matter how cold it is. For one reason or another, your child adamantly refuses to keep their jacket on
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Almost everyone has jam-packed holiday seasons. The countless parties at your job, kids’ school or daycare, neighborhood, family functions, and with various friend groups can leave you exhausted by the end of the year. For parents, the holiday party season can be even more challenging because of managing your children at parties. At every party,
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Restaurants are understandably busiest on Friday nights and the weekend. This is especially true for families with children, as their children are out of school and parents want to do something fun. To incentivize customers to come at other times of the week, restaurants offer fantastic discounts during the week! Importance of Eating Meals Together
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Although kids usually have a long list of what they want to do during summer vacation, hardly a week has gone by before every parent hears that dreaded complaint: “I’m so bored.” More than any other time in history, our children have an abundance of things to keep themselves occupied. But perhaps this is exactly
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When planning your summer activities, there is one outing that is guaranteed to be memorable: camping. Camping is like a sugar detox: most adults know that it would be good for them, but they also don’t want to give it a shot. Kids and adults alike balk at camping, and perhaps for good reason. There
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With more than 7,000 languages worldwide–and increasingly more connections to those languages–there is a greater need to understand multiple languages. However, it’s not just understanding another language that is beneficial. Bilingualism has many benefits in early childhood education and brain development. It is for these reasons that bilingualism should be presented in every household, even
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Children are born to be naturally inquisitive and creative. When creativity and curiosity are cultivated in children, they are more likely to be excellent problem-solvers, academically successful, and artistically creative. Here are some tips to encourage creativity in young children. Create a Creative Environment Setting up a creative environment will inspire your child’s creativity and
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Bringing home a newborn is one of the most exciting days in a parent’s life. But a strange phenomenon happens when you walk in the door with your baby for the first time: you suddenly realize all the dangerous objects in your house! From electrical outlets to the corners of your end table, it seems
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The evolution of car seats over the last 100 years has been truly remarkable. It was once acceptable to just put your infant in a basket in the front seat, or have a few simple straps or bars keep your toddler in the same general area of the back seat. Granted, people drove at significantly
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