Being a parent is a huge responsibility. That’s because a parent’s influence on his/her child is paramount. The first years of life, in particular, are crucial when it comes to brain development (based on this source). By the age of seven, the main functions of their adult brain are already[Read more]
When you think about traveling with children, your first thought might be to feel overwhelmed and stressed before you have even gone on the actual vacation. There is no doubt that traveling with children, especially young children, can be exhausting and challenging. But there are so many benefits of traveling[Read more]
You check into your hotel only to realize you forgot to pack your toothbrush or heaven forbid your child’s favorite teddy bear that they NEED to fall asleep. I think we have all been there where you have forgotten something while traveling. And this can become a nightmare when you[Read more]
No one said this parenting thing was going to be easy. And it’s not just the inability to use the bathroom alone ever again or the sleepless nights that are challenging – it’s understanding if you’re doing the right things to prepare your child for the world. As a parent,[Read more]
You are going on a road trip with your kids and you’re worried how you are going to keep them entertained and keep your sanity. I get it, traveling with kids, especially in the car, can be stressful but it doesn’t have be. With a little planning, you can a[Read more]
Just recently our toddler’s mood seems to be set on ‘Default = Whine’. To be clear, I’m not talking about whining because she is tired, or hungry, or frustrated. I’m talking about whining for the sake of whining. We all want to stop toddler whining but sometimes we just don’t[Read more]
As a pediatric speech-language pathologist I am asked all the time about speech development and language development: What’s normal? How can I help my child talk? Is it normal for my almost three year old to say “nail” for “snail?” Here are a few things I think every parent should[Read more]
Praising children is important and doing it the right way is equally, if not more, important. There have been studies done about the harmful effects of praising children in a general sense instead of praising them for their effort or actions. Here are some easy tips for praising your child that will[Read more]
Boys play with cars, trains, and tools. Girls play with dolls, dress-up, and princesses. For many parents this rings true but what happens when your boy wants to play with dolls or your daughter is more interested in playing with cars? Some parents this may make them feel uncomfortable because[Read more]
Why are sensory bins important? Young children learn about their world by exploring and experimenting using their senses. By observing a young toddler exploring their environment you will see this in action. They look at, touch, smell, and taste just about anything they come in contact with- this is how they[Read more]