Getting ready for baby! Decorating the nursery. Will your baby’s space be dreamy, posh, contemporary, imaginative, eclectic, chic or whimsical?
The decor can be extravagant or simple. You may want a baby theme or a theme more grown up that your baby will grow into. Add accents or fun details for whimsy. Consider your organization for baby supplies, clothing, diaper items, [...]

Potty training is a major milestone for your child. And a major cost savings to you! So how do you know if your child is ready? Most children begin to show readiness between 18 and 24 months.
Your child might be ready if he or she:

is dry after a nap or for 2 or more hours.
has more [...]

The following health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). 
MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER

Remind your child that she is not the only student who is a bit uneasy about the first day of school. Teachers know that students are anxious and will make an extra effort to make sure [...]

Can you imagine your baby with rickets? Or that your child may be at higher risk for bone disease and heart disease?
A recent nationwide study indicates 70% of our children are deficient in vitamin D. Researchers have found a decline in vitamin D levels in the US over the past 20 years. Children are at more risk [...]

Your children are too young to know the tremendous rewards they will reap throughout their lifetime for being avid readers. But you can encourage their cultivation of reading skills from a young age. As a baby and toddler, we can read to them often. As a preschooler, they begin to spend time with books. Visits [...]