Nov 24, 2020

As a parent or caregiver, you constantly monitor your child as they grow and develop, checking off important milestones to ensure they are on the path to health and wellness.  But what do you do if you suspect your infant or toddler may have a food allergy? According to Food Allergy Research and Education, about one out of every 13 children is allergic to at least one food item, with about 40 percent of those children having experienced a severe, life-threatening reaction.

Nov 17, 2020

“Don't talk to strangers.” Those are four little warning words that parents and caregivers have given to children for generations. Unfortunately, we do have to teach our little ones that there are people in this world who won’t always have their best interests in mind. At the same time, there are some instances where talking to a stranger can actually help a child who may be lost, in need of guidance or even as a way to simply help them learn to make conversations with new people. But how do we teach a child to know the difference between a good stranger or someone who may cause them danger?

Nov 11, 2020

As any new mother knows, one of the most important things to consider in regards to her baby’s nutritional needs is whether to breastfeed or use formula. There are many factors to consider in both cases and, ultimately, it comes down to what is best for an individual mother and her child.

Oct 22, 2020

For most parents and caregivers, it probably does not come as a surprise that children today spend less time outdoors than previous generations. In fact, according to several studies, children spend half as much time outdoors as children did 20 years ago. Most of the blame can be attributed to modern children’s enormous use of passive technology such as computers, smart phones and other forms of entertainment and media.  But parents and caregivers also contribute to kids not spending enough time outside—whether it be for safety concerns or simply not stressing the importance of being active in the great outdoors.

Oct 22, 2020

Whether you are searching for a large child care center, a faith-based center, or a smaller in-home program, the one common trait you should always seek in all options is the quality of the program. It can be hard to recognize quality — especially if you’re searching for child care for the first time—and a program that’s the best fit for your child. 

Oct 22, 2020

A good night’s rest is crucial for children because it is the primary activity of the brain during early development. Circadian rhythms, or the sleep-wake cycle, are regulated by light and dark and they take time to develop. That is why newborns have irregular sleep schedules. The rhythms begin to develop when a baby is six weeks old and by three to six months old, most infants begin to have a regular sleep-wake cycle. Overall, a child will spend 40 percent of his or her childhood asleep because sleep is an important factor that directly impacts mental and physical development.