Adopting a child is a serious process. There are several reasons why families choose to adopt children. Despite your reason, adopting a child is a process you must be ready for. When adopting, you have to ensure that the emotion(s) of the child(ren) are a top...
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Talking to Your Children About Climate Change
Your children may have questions about the changing climate. Many are hearing about or experiencing climate-change-fueled disasters such as wildfires and severe storms. Climate change affects everyone, but it impacts kids the most. Children are especially vulnerable...
New Toolkit Provides Caregivers with Free Resources Aimed at Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma from a Child’s Earliest Years
With research showing much of a child’s brain development happens before the age of five, it is vital parents and caregivers of young children have easily accessible and impactful tools to guide them on their journey. That is why the ACE Resource Network (ARN) and...
7 Fun Activities for Kids to Learn Math
Math is not just about numbers but everything we see around us. It is one subject that has been quite challenging for children and adults alike. Fortunately, this subject became simpler since modern methods to learn math for kids merged games and other fun activities...
Can we attend holiday gatherings safely with our unvaccinated young children?
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...
Safer Ways to Celebrate Holidays
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...
11 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active
Did you know that only about 1 in 4 children get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day? Participation in all types of physical activity drops dramatically as a child's age and grade in school increase. It's important that physical activity be a...
How to Build a Sensory-Haven Bedroom for Children on the Autism Spectrum
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...
5 Ways Your Children May Be Exposed to Asbestos
An essential part of parenting is keeping your children away from harmful substances. However, these substances are often found in everyday items, and their presence may not be obvious. One of these substances is asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was a...
Is it safe for my baby to travel in a car seat a few hours at a time?
With vaccines easing the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of families are planning trips again. But since younger children can't get the vaccines yet, many parents are opting for longer car rides rather than traveling on crowded planes or other public transportation. If...
7 Fun Things Dads Can Do With Their Kids
Children like the moments when, in the process of learning about the world and discovering new things, they are accompanied by a parent. However, there are dads who do not know how to play, or they just do not have enough interesting ideas for spontaneous play. Many...
Swim Safety Tips
Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise and a major component of many spring break trips and summer break fun. But parents should remember that swimming also comes with risk. Follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to protecting children from...