18 Blogs Explaining How and When to Talk to Your Kids about Puberty

Talking with your children about puberty is never a simple thing to do, and it’s often a very stressful conversation for parents and kids alike. The most important thing you can do for your son or daughter during this kind of talk is to relax. If … [Continue reading]

Summer Safety Gear for Bike Riding, Roller Blading and More

When the weather warms up and school lets out, active kids' thoughts naturally turn to all of the fun and exciting activities that can only take place outdoors. Parents of kids with more sedentary hobbies may also look for ways to get their kids … [Continue reading]

10 Tips for Surviving Your Baby’s Witching Hour

What is this so-called “witching hour” that babies have? No parent needs to have it defined, because they’ve all been through it. It’s that period of time when the baby seems utterly inconsolable. There are those who would be eternally … [Continue reading]

5 Tips for Encouraging Kids to Practice Piano

Fostering a love of music in your children helps them to learn the value of beauty and artistic expression, and to appreciate the humanities in ways that kids without artistic instruction may miss. A recent study by Northwestern University published … [Continue reading]

The Importance of Well Visits in Pediatrics

As a parent, you understand that visits to the pediatrician are essential when your child is sick or exhibiting symptoms of a medical condition. When she's feeling healthy, however, carving time out of your busy schedule to make and keep well-child … [Continue reading]

How to Help Your Toddler Transition to a Bed

Leaving the security and familiarity of a well-loved crib for the new experience of a "big kid" bed can be exciting for your toddler, but it can also be a bit scary. Because kids thrive under a routine and become reliant upon the ones that have been … [Continue reading]