When it comes to raising an adventurous eater, it is not just about coaxing kids to eat their veggies. Bringing up a child who can enjoy a cantaloupe as much as a cupcake takes patience and persistence, but it does not have to feel like a chore. Kids may need to have frequent joyful experiences […]

Siblings are often a child’s first playmates. But as any parent knows, that doesn’t mean they’ll always play together peacefully. Kids have difficulty seeing things from other people’s perspectives, and naturally assume that the world revolves around them. Some children—like those with ADHD or autism—need help thinking about each other’s minds, or how to coordinate […]

Just when the pandemic seemed to be slowing down, this fall and winter brought an onslaught of RSV, flu, and COVID-19—now dubbed the “tripledemic.” Caring for sick children at home isn’t easy and can often be a juggling act between caregivers and their jobs. Caring for sick children also affects parents’ mental health. A study […]

They say the days are long and the years are short when you’re a parent. Do you feel like you blinked and suddenly your newborn became a toddler? That is how I was feeling when my March 2019 baby quickly started outgrowing her nursery. Her newborn necessities and toys were taking up precious play space […]

What can you do when your child refuses to do schoolwork? For a variety of reasons, kids sometimes (or often!) are unmotivated to do what needs to be done. You know the importance of schoolwork, so it can feel frustrating when your child digs their heels in and flat-out refuses to do it.You can bring […]