Raising Strong Girls Together
By: Cheryl Tallman. There are many historical events and legends that have made February 14 as we now know it today, but most recently, Valentine’s Day is marked by the tradition of expressing love with gifts of chocolate, candy, flowers and cards. In our family, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to remember how much love [...]
By: Jessica Perry. It seemed like any other summer morning. The sun hadn’t risen yet, but I lay in a half-awake stupor appreciating every child-free moment. Suddenly I heard a thud and crying. The kind of cry that immediately lets you know something real is wrong, not just your average everyday fussing. I rushed into [...]
By: Thomas Weck. Young children can learn so much from reading their favorite books with a loved one. They learn by listening and participating in a way that actively encourages their imagination. If your daughter sees reading as a fun activity from the start, she will usually enjoy reading as she gets older. The use [...]
By: Alyson Schafer. Does your toddler do chores around the house? I know, I know, you’re probably thinking what could a toddler possible do? They can hardly walk, talk or blow their own nose. How could they possible be responsible for helping around the house? Chores from the youngest age are not only possible; they [...]
By: Thomas Weck. Reading a book to your daughter is a great way to help her learn. Sometimes, though, simply reading the words on the page may not be stimulating enough. Some of the time your daughter might be perfectly content to sit and listen; on other days, she may not be able to keep [...]
By: Linda Brodsky, M.D. I am guilty! Yes, in my office sometimes I forget myself when I meet a new female patient, almost always a child. As I try to establish a rapport (with the child and family) sometimes I will slip and tell the 5 year old in a pink (my favorite color after [...]
By: Rachael Miller. Traveling with kids can be a nightmare- keeping them occupied and safe at the same time can be a daunting task. Getting all of that shopping into the car is hard enough, never mind when a few kids mixed into the equation. Follow this guide on how to baby proof your car [...]
At some point parents know they will have to wean their daughter away from her coveted pacifier, The process of weaning your child from pacifier can be difficult, although it’s arguably easier than weaning her from sucking her thumb. “The earlier you get rid of them, the better,” says mom Robyn Sekula who has three [...]
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