Parenthood is an incredible journey filled with love, growth, and yes, some challenges along the way. When it comes to parents with school-age children, there are specific hurdles that can make this phase a bit …
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Teaching Mindfulness to Kids
Mindfulness is the straightforward method of giving a calm, accepting approach to the present moment. And great news! Kids of any age to benefit from it. It can also assist parents and caregivers by boosting …
Toddler Activities: Simple and Low-Cost Ideas
Have you ever bought your toddler a new toy, only to realize that she would rather play with the box it came in? Toddlers have a great capability to enjoy the simple things in life …
20 Ways Mindful Parenting Will Help Your Family
Mindfulness as well as mindful parenting has shown to be valuable for both parents and children. Many studies have exposed both the short- and long-term advantages of integrating mindful parenting routines into families’ lives. …
5 Healthy Parenting Tips
Every parent wishes there was a “Parenting Handbook” at some point in their parenting duties. From knowing what to say in the right situation to knowing how to correctly discipline, it is true that parenting …
The Benefits of Stroller Walking Group
Motherhood can often be challenging for new and experienced moms alike. For new moms, the stresses of their newborn often lead to a tendency to have a very restricted social life. It’s rare to have …
5 Ugly Lies Moms Tell Themselves
Motherhood can be anything but direct and straightforward. Multifaceted and challenging, motherhood is an expedition for only the most resilient women among us. Very often moms are untruthful to themselves to make motherhood appear much easier …
How To Get Kids to Fall In Love With Outdoor Activites
With computer, video games, and TV shows created to entice kids’ attention, our children are spending progressively more time indoors and far less time outdoors than previous generations. If you’re like most parents, this can …
Shriners Hospitals for Children® : On Track for a Safe Summer
Happy Summer! For many kids across the United States, this time of year signifies a brief freedom from school. It is a great time for spending time playing with friends, going on family vacations, taking …
Essential Oils for Babies
Essential oils are very concentrated, powerful plant compounds that have many wonderful qualities. Essential oils have many great uses from digestion to relaxation in everyone, including babies. It is important to exercise caution should be …
Is Childhood Obesity Avoidable?
Childhood obesity is on the rise in the United States and globally. The Centers of Disease Control reports that childhood obesity has virtually tripled in the past 30 years. The definition of overweight is an …
Swimming for Youth
Swimming is fun and lifesaving sport and an excellent form of exercise. As a form of exercise, swimming has many advantages. According to the CDC, swimming works the lungs, heart, joints and the muscles of …