Today is World Kindness Day, celebrate by showing and encouraging children to be kind everyday. Every parent wants the best for their child; we want them to be happy and safe. So how do we increase the happiness and well being of our children? We start by encouraging children to be kind, have empathy and care about others. Empathy…
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 5th. Making the switch to “fall back” only involves a time change of one hour – but even that can affect your little one’s sleep. Here are a few tips to help keep their sleep schedule on track: 1. Get enough sleep now. Make sure your child is getting plenty of sleep leading…
Friday the 13th is considered to be the most widespread superstition. The origin of Friday the 13th isn’t clear, but the number 13 and the day Friday have been thought to bring bad fortune since the nineteenth century. There is even a name for the fear of Friday the 13th – paraskevidekatriaphobia (pronounced: pa/ ruh/ skay/ vee/ day/ car/ fo…
For some, the biggest benefit of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. That’s especially true for the cooks of the family, who know that the leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner will give them a break from the kitchen the next day. But before you dig in to the refrigerated turkey and mashed potatoes, consider some food safety advice from Food Safety News. …
Did you know September 13th is “Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day”? The idea is to empower kids and teens to be more involved in meal planning, preparation and cooking. The experience of working together and creating meals can help build their self-esteem, confidence and help lay the foundation for healthy eating. Children that help in the kitchen may also be…
With summer vacation coming to an end, parents and children are spending time getting ready to head back to school. The back to school routine includes things like; new school supplies, new shoes, haircuts, and maybe even some special end-of-summer outings. There are some other things that parents can do for themselves and their children to ensure a smooth transition into…
Did you know that August 11th is Play In The Sand Day? What better time to explore with sand! Sand is an excellent tool that offers children hours of fun and learning. You don’t need to go to the beach to explore the sand, you can have your own sandbox at home, go to the park, or just use a…
Falling off is part of learning to ride bicycles, so it’s important to know how to keep children safe once they start riding. Your child’s safety starts with protective gear, safety lessons and riding in safe places. Safety basics: Here’s a list of safety basics to follow when your child is learning to ride a bicycle. Wear a helmet. Helmets…
Summer shouldn’t mean taking a break from learning, especially reading. Studies show that most students experience a loss of reading skills over the summer months, but children who continue to read will gain skills and confidence. Summer reading should always be enjoyable. Here are 9 summer reading tips for parents: Read aloud together with your child every day. Make…