Before you know it, the summer will be over, and you’ll notice the latest sales for back-to-school all over those department store windows. There’s no way for us to get around it; whether it’s in a mall or on television, the message will soon be clear: your kiddos are going back to school soon. But […]
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Teenagers can be extremely challenging to parent. They are neither child nor adult but somewhere in between. At this stage of development the rational part of their brain takes a back seat to the more primitive, emotional and reactive part of their brain. In fact, the human brain is not fully developed until the age […]
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Bedtime routines are always important, and a good routine can make the process go a whole lot smoother. However, there are times when we (and our little ones) crave a bit of variety. Reading before bedtime is a popular pre-sleep activity for many families. We all know that reading and literacy are very important, which […]
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While your kids may be tempted to stay inside to play video games and watch television, the warmer weather is the perfect reason to get your children outdoors for some exercise. While there is much fun to be had outdoors, there are precautions that should be taken to make sure it’s an enjoyable and safe […]
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Before you know it, you blink and it is time to start thinking about registering your child in preschool! They grow up so fast! Soon they will be running off to school, making new friends, doing homework, studying for tests, and — hold on… I will stop right there. We can’t help it as parents […]
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