Talking About Sexual Abuse
The list of what parents worry about is long! Often topping that list is fear about what can happen to our children when they’re not with us, and what others could do t...
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April 3, 2021Teach Your Kids How to Stay Safe Around Strangers
One sunny day years ago my first child, a happy shaggy-haired 3-year-old, with a fistful of vegetables he had picked in the backyard garden, stood knocking on the kitchen...
April 2, 2021National Child Abuse Prevention Month
As parents, we do everything possible to keep our kids safe – using car seats, keeping up with vaccinations, having them wear helmets, and more. April is National Child...
March 29, 2021Caffeine and Kids – A Look at the Numbers
Like many parents, I begin my day with a mug of strong coffee. Caffeine can help with the sleep deprivation that can come with the job of being a parent! But my caffeine ...
March 25, 2021Make Snacks Count! How to Use Snacks to Keep Your Kids Healthy
Sometimes it seems hard to get all the needed nutrients into your child. Young children need to snack frequently throughout the day. You can use your child’s need to sn...
March 22, 2021Peaceful Mealtimes with Toddlers? Try These 9 Tips
Nothing’s better at the end of a long day than enjoying a meal and talking together. But - meals with picky toddlers can be challenging. Here are 9 tips to help you enj...