I encourage parents to talk with their kids about normal puberty and what to expect BEFORE the first period starts! Here's some facts to start the conversation.
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How can we as parents be – and help our kids become – part of the solution to racism and stereotyping? Two of the best ways to start are by having conversations and reading books with our kids.
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Lice don't spread disease but they sure are icky! Here are a few tips to get rid of them.
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Flat feet, intoed feet, feet with funny toenails, feet with warts! Feet often have a long list of things that parents worry about. But most of them are actually nothing to be concerned about and never cause kids any problem. Let’s take a look at some of these.
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Are your kids begging you to get a pet? I’ve been there! Cats, dogs, guinea pigs, a hamster, chickens, even an octopus! We’ve had almost all possible childhood pets living at my house.
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Styes are painful, red, swollen lumps on the eyelids that are common in kids. Although they can be irritating, they rarely require medication and can easily be treated at home. What are styes? A stye is essentially a pimple on the eyelid. There are glands that secrete oily protection onto the eyelashes. You never think about these glands until one gets clogged. When the edge...
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Springtime allergies or hay fever cause plenty of misery – let’s talk about how to beat springtime allergies in kids!
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Many toddlers are resistant to potty training – and understanding why will make it easier for you to help them learn. Often, they’re just focused on playing and don’t want to stop to use the “big kid potty.” But sometimes, kids are afraid of using it. Their fears may not be obvious or make sense to you, but they’re very real to your child. Some...
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