Being part of a team is a great experience for kids and helps them build social skills, make friends and build confidence. However, when your child tries out for the […]
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Calming the Butterflies
Your child may feel “butterflies in their tummy” if they have a big event coming up such as an important test, a piano recital or even the first day of […]
Important Things to Teach Your Child About Money
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “Another day, another dollar.” “You get what you pay for.” “Money makes the world go ‘round.” These common sayings can be confusing for children. It’s […]
Follow the Leader: 9 Ways to Instill Leadership Qualities in Children
Children who have well developed leadership skills are more confident, responsible and push themselves to their full potential. Leadership helps them develop better and more creative coping skills when it […]
Teach Kids to Embrace Life
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Live life to the fullest”? My first thought was something daring and adventurous like rock climbing, skydiving, running a marathon or […]
Boost Baby’s Brain Power
Your baby’s brain grows faster from birth to five years old than any other time in their life. Each day they are discovering how the world works, understanding both verbal […]
Sneaky Ways to Get Kids to Eat Vegetables
As a mom of three toddlers, I understand the challenge of getting your kids to eat vegetables on a daily basis. It is recommended that kids eat three servings of […]
Children Who Participate in Theater Reap Lifelong Benefits
If you have a child with a flair for the dramatic, who loves to sing and dance, or wants to be part of a team without playing sports, theater may […]
Presence over Presents
The holiday season is here again, and many parents find themselves scrambling to shop for all of the important people in their lives. Shopping for the perfect gift for your […]
Raising An Expressive Child
Do your children throw temper tantrums when things don’t go their way? Does he hit siblings when he is mad? Does she throw toys across the room when she is […]
