A child’s birthday is a true milestone. It’s never too early to start planning. 1. The birthday child is still very young and probably taking daytime naps, so plan a party that’s no longer than 2 hours. 2. Choose a simple theme that you can carry through the party decorations and cake. The child’s photo, … Continued
By Lauren Kolacki Technology advancements have changed the way the world operates. Some nostalgic adults fear their take over, while others have decided to take them for all they are worth. If there is an opportunity to decrease the amount of effort that is required every day, even the slightest bit, shouldn’t we take advantage? … Continued
By Lauren Kolacki Every decision we make as a parent contributes to the person our children will subsequently become. When I was two years old, I pocketed a paint brush while my mom was picking out paint for our new house. When she realized, she immediately brought me back to the store as she urged … Continued
By, Mia Ingui Scenario: you have succeeded in keeping your New Year’s resolution of making healthier lifestyle choices and eating clean, healthy foods. That isn’t easy as is! But throw in a house full of kids committed to their own diets of sugar and salt, and it can be tough trying to run a healthy … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki Getting your child ready for back to school can be difficult no matter their age. School clothes, supplies and getting them back into a routine after a summer of sleeping in and play dates. This can be challenging for any child, but especially one with special needs. Specialists suggest a series of … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki In today’s society it is encouraged to post your children all over social media. Family members and friends love being able watch your kids grow, since it happens so quickly. Parents post innocent pictures of their children playing in the park, bathing, laying on the beach and without thinking they hashtag something … Continued
Do You Have A Teenage Driver And Are Worried? If so, You must get this App. Life360, the world’s leading family location app, Life360 Driver Protect, a new subscription service that uses your smartphone to automatically detect if you are in a serious accident and immediately contacts emergency responders and your family members. The service also delivers Safe Drive Reviews to … Continued
How do kids learn about relationships? Kids learn about relationships from the adults around them. When you taught your child to say “please” and “thank you” as a toddler, you were teaching respect and kindness. Your own relationships also teach your kids how to treat others. When you treat your kids, partner, and friends in … Continued
By Ankur Desai, MD The Internet shows like “13 Reasons Why” and celebrity deaths like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade have pushed the topic of suicide to the forefront for many Americans, but especially for teens. Death by suicide is on the rise and this appears to be closely correlated to the increase in depression … Continued
Anyone who’s ever been to a toddler’s first birthday can relate to a few common themes… a clown or superhero, crying babies (especially if Mom and Dad picked the clown), a Smash Cake, and someone offering up a college fund. This gift from Grandma or your Brother-In-Law that works at the bank might be the … Continued