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Our busy lifestyles often leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. If you’re looking for ways to decompress after a long work week or maybe you want to find ways to enjoy spending a little time with your family, try setting aside one night for family board games. The good thing about this is that you…
When fathers interact with their babies, it is often in the context of play. This allows them to build a secure bond with their child. Fathers generally play differently than mothers do; fathers’ play tends to be more physical. Children learn about their ever-changing world through play, and science has found that rough and tumble…
There is a speaking style found to be optimal when communicating with your baby. It’s not saying silly sounds and words to attract the baby’s attention. Rather, it’s a parenting speaking style originally called “Motherese” but now called “Parentese” since it’s used by fathers, other relatives, and caregivers too. Professors in the Department of Linguistics…
While we would all like to spend less time on a screen, the reality is that expecting children to never lay their eyes on a device is unrealistic. From the moment they are born, today’s children are accustomed to parents always having their phones within reach and using them for socialization, work, communication, photos and…
With divorce rates at an all-time high, many families who go through divorce or separation find that they need to learn how to co-parent their children. Co-parenting means that both parents are involved in sharing responsibility for raising their children. If the parents are not romantically involved, it is suggested that parenting needs to take…
Whether it’s a second child arriving just a year after your first, a third child following after a long gap, or a baby entering a blended family, bringing any new child into your home is a huge change. While there is usually excitement surrounding the birth of a new baby, it also often brings a…
When looking for parenting advice, there is an endless supply of information. Some of it is good, some of it is less than good; some of it is research based or science backed, other is just opinion. Regardless of the source or quality of information, it can seem as though there are a lot of…
Children can contribute their time and effort in helping the family by doing household chores. Teaching your children at an early age that each family member is important and needs to pitch in will help them feel needed and empowered. Even a toddler can help by putting toys away at the end of a play…
Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th. This is a wonderful time to choose books to celebrate the many different Hispanic cultures with your family. If you have young children learning to read (ages 4-6), try the I Can Read series of Reina Ramos by Emma Otheguy. Some titles include Reina Ramos Meets a Big Puppy,…
It’s tempting to buy holiday gifts for children that are heavily promoted on television and in toy store catalogues. However, a gift for a child should be safe and developmentally appropriate to suit the skills, abilities and interests of the child. Here are some things to consider to make the holidays safe and happy. Under…