Mar 17, 2020

More and more families continue to feel the pinch from outrageous pharmaceutical prices. For children who need medication—especially for chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes—the high cost of pharmaceuticals can be even more challenging for a family. Fortunately, there are programs that help children, and their families gain access to necessary medications—often at a reduced rate or no cost at all.

Feb 11, 2020

For many kids, one of the most enjoyable things to do during the warmer months is a summer camp program. ABC explores the many different varieties of summer camps available for your child and provides tips to start making arrangements.

Jul 23, 2019

Whether searching for a large child care provider, a faith-based center, or a smaller in-home program, the one common trait you should always seek in all options is the center's quality. Unfortunately, it can be hard to recognize quality — especially if you're searching for child care for the first time. To help families with this sometimes-difficult search, ABC Quality provides a quality checklist of what to look for in a child care program to make sure a potential option offers a safe, stimulating environment and one that will allow your child to thrive.

Apr 16, 2019

For young children, the idea of sharing time, space and especially parents can be a difficult adjustment. The good news is that parents and caregivers can easily prepare a child for their new brother or sister with these helpful suggestions.

Apr 2, 2019

From fruit juices to so-called nutritious snacks, many food products that proclaim to be healthy are anything but nutritious. Even food products that promise to be fat free or gluten free may contain ingredients that are anything but good for us. To help families know what foods are good for their kids, check out this list of nine food items to avoid on your next trip to the grocery store.

Mar 19, 2019

As parents and caregivers, we all know the importance of spending quality time with our children. When a child receives direct attention, they have a better chance of gaining enhanced listening, learning skills and feeling appreciated and loved. When it comes to a child care setting, children also benefit from having direct interaction with a teacher or a staff member. Although it's impossible to provide one-on-one attention to every child, the ratio of teacher-to-student must remain low.