5 Benefits of Multiple Extracurricular Activities
“I’m bored,” my 11-year-old daughter grumbled as she collapsed onto the couch. It was a rare unscheduled moment in her life. I cringed as I recalled what can occur when … read more
Article Category: Child Development
Download Downtime
August is National Wellness Month, a great occasion to teach your kids how to cope with life’s big and small stressors. One way is to encourage them to download an … read more
Summer Reading Programs Treat Kids to Tails and Tales
Animal lovers and book lovers are in for a treat during the Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program, happening online at the Broward County and Miami-Dade County libraries. The annual … read more
Sibling Strategies
Parents of siblings may feel like full-time referees, with good reason. According to University of Toronto research, siblings fight up to eight times every hour — that’s a fight every … read more
How To Handle Sleep Setbacks
First, the good news: Thanks to social distancing and reduced travel, fewer children experienced ear infections, colds, and other minor illnesses over the past year, says Maida Chen, MD. Because … read more
Boys & Body Image
When Kristine Strange talks about fitness with her two school-age sons, she’s careful to focus on effort, rather than physical appearance. “We talk about how strong our bodies are and … read more
Craving Summer Camp
Over the past year, with good reason, many of us have missed out on the activities, events and hobbies we consider enjoyable. And many — children and parents alike — … read more
Affected by Affection
How often do you hug your children? We all live busy, stressful lives and have endless concerns as parents, but it is clear that one of the most important things … read more
Fighting Diet Culture
“David’s mom is fat. She needs to go on a diet.” When my sweet kindergartner innocently uttered this line after school one day, I couldn’t hide my shock. After experiencing … read more
Setting Up Screen Time
Our lives have changed drastically in the past year. For parents like me (I have a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old) — who are assuming multiple roles as caregivers, teachers, and … read more