Pointers for Parents
Celebrating milestones and sharing resources, tips and activities for every step of your early parenting journey.
Looking for an easy, at-home science experiment? Watch how salt makes ice melt quickly with this fun, colorful project! Supplies: Water frozen in cups or…
4 Tips for Transitioning to a Big Kid Bed
The bedtime routine in our house is sacred. We have dinner and then my wife takes our youngest, Campbell, upstairs for her bath. Campbell needs at least 11 hours of uninterrupted sleep, which means she needs to be in her crib by 6:30 p.m. Once Campbell is down, I take Bennett for his bath, read him a book, fetch his usual nightcap of warm water and then it’s lights out by 7:30 p.m.
Snacktivity: Apple “Donuts”
Pick too many apples with your little ones? Turn them into these healthier “donuts” for an easy and fun fall treat!
4 Simple Ways to Protect Your Family Against Cold & Flu Season
The sniffles, fevers and coughs that come with cold and flu season are never fun for parents and children alike.
How to Handle Food Allergies During Trick-or-Treating
Between all the costumes, festivities, and of course, candy, trick-or-treating is a favorite activity for many families. For parents of children with food allergies, however, it may not be a “treat.” In fact, it can be downright scary.
4 Things to Do with Your Child’s Artwork
Most of us save our children’s artwork so that we can share the memories with them once they’re older, but we can do many amazing things with their artwork while they’re still young. Here are four easy ideas.
I Tried Meditating with My 3-Year-Old. Here’s What Happened.
Can children learn meditation, or is it a lost cause to try to get three minutes of peace? As a daily practitioner of guided meditation,…
Positive Parenting Tips and Scripts
How many times have you found yourself saying “No!” or “Stop that!” – and it doesn’t seem to make any difference in your child’s behavior?…
Moms: Read This if You’re Nervous for the First Day of School
There are certain moments in one’s life which will forever evoke a vivid, emotional memory – and my daughter’s first day of school is one…