How to Raise a Reader
By Stacy Whitman Once upon a time there was a young child who loved books, eagerly devouring one after the next. His journey begins with a parent, a grandparent, an…
Continue readingToddler
Helpful Hygiene Habits for Toddlers
By Nancy Gottesman Turns out, potty hygiene can play an important role in helping your family stay healthy during cold and flu season—and all year long. “Teaching good toilet habits…
Continue readingHalloween Costume Safety: What to Look For
This content of this article was originally published by CPSC.gov CPSC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s recent seizure at a U.S. port of two shipments of children’s Halloween costumes with safety…
Continue readingHow to Keep Your Toddler in Their Own Bed
By: Nicole Pelletiere Ah, the pitter patter of toddler footsteps at 3 am. The sound is just as familiar as to where those footsteps are going to lead–your bedroom! If…
Continue readingDaniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Premieres Today on PBS KIDS
By: Nicole Pelletiere The day has finally arrived! Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood premieres on PBS KIDS with a special one-hour block of two back-to-back episodes. In honor of today’s debut of…
Continue readingThe Four Pillars of Good Sleep Hygiene for Kids
Sleep hygiene refers to the set of habits and guidelines that promote consistently restful and sufficient sleep at night and complete alertness during the day. It’s what you can do…
Continue readingNew Lice Defense System
Each year, a staggering six to 12 million children, between the ages of three and 12, are affected by head lice, which leads to discomfort, costly treatment and 12-24 million…
Continue readingVacationing with the Littlest Guests: Basic Rules of the Road
Find a parent who breezes through an airport with one suitcase and a carry-on, and I’ll show you a parent who left their child at home. Good planning will mean…
Continue readingAll About Vision and Eyecare
Good vision is key to the development, academic success and well-being of all infants, toddlers and preschoolers. There are many conditions that can affect your child’s vision, most of which…
Continue readingIs Your Child is Suffering From Hearing Loss?
by Melissa K. Rodriguez, BC-HIS A parent’s responsibility while raising children is a never-ending task. From their health to their education from their social skills to providing a nurturing and…
Continue reading