Exquisite snowflakes to catch on your tongue, snowmen to build in the snow, snowballs to throw at your brother, races with sleds down the hills, ice skates and hockey on frozen rinks, and snow angels to make on the new fallen snow. Children love the snow and all of winter’s playground. But playing in the [...]

Autumn is one of nature’s most colorful times of  the year! The fall colors inspire awe in even the youngest. Children love to view the changing leaves and enjoy the outdoor activities of the season. It’s a great time of year to resume walks and hikes and take in all of the changes. Here are some [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Summer - some might conjure images of feeling warm breezes on a sun-kissed face, walking lazily on sandy beaches, finding sea shells at the shore, and listening to the gentle crash of waves on the shore. But have you ever imagined life as a cat on Nantucket?
Beautiful island scenes illustrate the story of Comet’s Nine Lives.  Comet is a [...]

Along with the change of seasons and the sounds of children in the summer sun, comes new worries for mom. Enjoy the sun, heat, hiking, biking, and water fun! But also take a few precautions.

Avoid water accidents. Never allow your child near any amount of water unsupervised. Empty wading pools when not in use. Larger pools should be [...]

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 [...]