A lot of parents are familiar with the challenges of traveling with infants. Even if you haven’t taken your baby with you on a trip, there is a good chance that you have sat on a flight and heard a baby crying a few seats away. The move from infancy to toddlerhood should mean it’s much easier to fly, right? Not exactly. Read More
Teaching Your Children About Intuition
Intuition is an important topic that comes up in my therapy practice, one I feel is crucial to discuss with our children. Teaching them what it is, what it means, how it presents itself, how to use it in your own life. Read More
Expert Tips: Good Mental Health for Your Kids
Helping kids temper their emotions by showing them a way through and then out of their heavy feelings, is a crucial part of healthy development. Here are some expert tips from award-winning author, Jill Sylvester. Read More
Conquering Back to School Blues
The end of summer and beginning of another academic year can leave us parents feeling frazzled and stressed. I know I’m not alone in the feeling that we find our family schedules so full of “extras” that it can sometimes seem downright impossible to find the time to eat dinner together at the dining room table, let alone have meaningful conversations about our days. Read More
How to Set TV and Media Rules in Your House
As busy parents living in our media-savvy world, it can be difficult to place such limits on your family’s TV time. Here are some ideas we hope will help you determine the right amount of media usage for your family. Read More
How to Nurture a Love of Reading in Your Child
In this day and age with technology making the rapid advancements that it is, more and more kids are stuck on their tablets, phones, or video game consoles to pass the time instead of cracking open a book. Read More
Sunscreen Terminology for Families: What does it all mean?
It seems like every couple years there are new standards for which sunscreen is the best. What level SPF do we need? What key ingredients should it (or shouldn’t it) contain? To jumpstart your summer sunscreen education, here are a few key terms to keep in mind. Read More
Gardening And Kids: Having Fun Outdoors With Your Little One
It’s saddening to see children so hooked on electronic devices that they’d prefer to stay indoors. Apart from always trying to find educational toys for your child, why don’t you give gardening a try? It’s great for the brain, body, and soul. Read More
Three Tips for Staying Sane as a Parent
It’s not always enjoyable to be with your kids. There, I’ve said it. Depending on their ages, kids can be physically taxing and emotionally trying. My “No Regrets Parenting” concept is all about capturing precious moments while you still can. So, how do you find the right prescription for wonderful and plentiful time with your kids, without overdosing? Read More
Cooking with Kids & Healthy Eating! Interview with Kitchen Club Kids
As the holiday season approaches, many of us have plenty of family time ahead to look forward to! In preparation for a season that often means many hours spent in the kitchen, Mom’s Choice Awards® had the chance to chat with Larry Puzniak, father of two young boys (2 and 4) and co-author/creator of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning Kitchen Club Kids books. Read More