In order for children to learn, they must first experience love. Children express and receive love in different ways — some through acts of service; others through affirming words; still others through gifts, quality time or physical touch. Each of these expressions...
Original Publication: The Harvard Gazette On a recent afternoon, the Gazette sat down with Ronald Ferguson, an MIT-trained economist who has been teaching public policy for more than three decades at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), to talk about the new book he...
For many families, the holidays are about getting together with relatives and friends. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, children younger than 5 years old are not yet eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Even though children ages 5-11 years can get vaccinated, it...
Original publication: U.S. News Planning for birthdays and holidays requires open conversation and compromise. Single parents who come together and create a blended family typically do so with their eyes wide open. Each parent has experienced emotional loss,...
Surrogacy is an opportunity as a surrogate to give the gift of parenthood, and it hopefully allows prospective parents who could otherwise not have children to complete their family. When considering surrogacy, most people tend to have many questions regarding how the...
Holiday traditions are important for families and children. There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health. Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays, the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and...
If you need to create a bedroom for a child on the autism spectrum, you may be wondering where to start. A bedroom should be a place of calm and rest for all children and adults, but for those on the spectrum, providing that relief is even more important. If you want...
There are more reasons why grandparents and their grandchildren are inseparable. Children adore the attention and care that grandpas and grandmas provide while the latter are receiving huge bumps of serotonin and stress relief whenever the youngsters are around. Today...
During Covid, most of us got more protective of our children. That makes perfect sense, when your antenna for risk is on high alert. Now that the risk of covid is starting to recede, our children are heading out into the big world again, often without us. And,...
Life continues to be trying for many families as we all navigate the challenges of working and learning from home while in isolation. Without normal outlets and distractions, the monotony of homeschooling can become difficult for many. Use this resource guide to...
Foster parenting can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be stressful. If you already have children at home, you have probably worried about how bringing a foster child into the mix will disrupt your home. Any new child, whether biological or foster, will create...
As more companies allow their employees to work from home, you may find it beneficial for you because you can also spend more time with your family. However, improving focus can be challenging, especially if you have small children. You juggle your errands, household...
