7 Tips for a Healthy, Meaningful Holiday Season
The mad dash from Thanksgiving through New Year’s can feel exhausting. Several important holidays, including Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, fall within this 6 week period.
December 23, 2019
December 19, 2019When Is Toe Walking a Problem?
Family lore has it that my brother-in-law was still walking on his toes around age 4, so his worried mother took him to the pediatrician.
December 12, 2019Starting Solids? How to Prevent Food Allergies in Babies
It’s time to introduce your baby to solid food. Get your camera ready to capture those first reactions to the tastes of something other than breast milk or formula.
December 5, 2019Your 11-Year-Old
Ages 11 to 14 are often referred to as early adolescence. Wow, you almost have a teenager in the house!
December 2, 2019Kids on Their Phones Too Much? Make a Family Media Plan!
If you were a fly on the wall in my house last night, you would have witnessed this discussion.
November 25, 2019Family Traditions: Worth Your Time!
Family traditions can be fun, and provide continuity and connection! Traditions – simple or elaborate – give children a sense of belonging in the world.