by vaitsn | May 20, 2022 | parents
When you parent, it’s crucial you realize you aren’t raising a ‘mini me’ but a spirit throbbing with its own signature. -Dr. Shefali Tsabary In a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, Sonali Kohli writes: “Not every child will experience the COVID-19 pandemic as a...
by vaitsn | May 20, 2022 | parents
Follow American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines to create a responsible media plan for your family Media is everywhere we turn these days. From cable and Netflix to YouTube and video games, we are presented with a steady stream of content trying to grab our...
by vaitsn | May 20, 2022 | parents
Show care and consistency to help your child handle separation anxiety Separation anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and worrying about it is normal, but that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with for either party. Seeing your child upset and feeling helpless...
by vaitsn | May 20, 2022 | parents
Open-ended play inspires creativity and imagination in young children. Many modern toys are designed to do the work for its users – you push a button and a light comes on or a song plays; it’s simple cause and effect in its most basic form. Although there’s not...
by vaitsn | May 20, 2022 | parents
Tips to get through the winter safe and healthy Winter is a magical time of year. Holidays, snowball fights, sledding, and ice skating are just a few of the things that make the season so enjoyable. Although there are a lot of fun things to do in winter, it can be...
