Check out these fun activities for outdoor fun with your little one!

One out of every five Americans suffer from allergies. Allergies are caused by contact with allergens. A child may be exposed to allergens through eating, inhaling, skin contact, insect stings, or medications. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, some of the more common allergens are:

Pollens
Molds
House dust mites
Animal dander, urine and saliva (cat, dog, horse [...]

In Your Car

Be sure your children are always safely secured in an approved car seat.
Wear your safety belts properly.
Do not allow anyone to smoke in your car.
Have emergency equipment in your car.

In Your Home

Do not allow anyone to smoke in your home.
Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors regularly.
Test your smoke detectors monthly.
Place carbon monoxide [...]

Preschoolers can be very busy little ones. Allow your preschooler to have time to be imaginative on his own. At times you may need to supply an activity to stimulate the imagination. Preschoolers love playing with a variety of objects, textures, and sounds. Here are some of the many simple activities to keep your preschooler [...]

Playing outdoors with your preschooler is a great way to start a lifetime of good habits. Physical activity is so important to your child’s health. Be imaginative. Get some fresh air and have fun.
Here are some simple activities for outdoor fun with your preschooler.

Set up an obstacle course with objects that you have available.  Use [...]

Preschoolers love to be little chefs! They are able to assist with simple tasks in food preparation. Preschoolers excite in seeing ingredients magically transform into an edible dish. My little ones delight in learning what I deem as the “secret ingredient” for each recipe!
Preschoolers take great pleasure in being helpers at this age. (They are [...]

Dance with your child and see his/her face light up as you move to music. The benefits of music and dance are many. Dance is a means of self-expression, physical and emotional development, and a way to develop self-esteem. Your child will love the music and energy as you both flow, spin, jump, and sway.
Children [...]

Bathing a toddler can be so fun! And also wet! Stock up on extra towels! Here are some tips to make your toddler’s bath time fun and safe.
• Never leave your child or children alone without an adult supervising while they are in water! Decide to ignore the phone or door or else take [...]

Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics states that “tooth decay is the number one dental problem among preschoolers”?
Tooth decay is preventable. Our children rely on us to start their tooth care with the appearance of their first tiny tooth!
As a baby, after feedings, wipe your child’s gums with a clean wet washcloth [...]

Bedtime rituals are great for toddlers. They respond well to a pattern you can establish.  It is important to try to stick to the routine or it won’t become a ritual or learned pattern. Each parent has their own ideas and what you put into your pattern is up to you. Usually the pattern will [...]