Pointers for Parents
Celebrating milestones and sharing resources, tips and activities for every step of your early parenting journey.
How Strong Connections in the First Five Years Benefit Children
Feeling loved by and connected to parents and caretakers makes an incredible difference in a child’s growth, especially in their first five years when their…
Instead of Teaching Your Child to “Be Nice”, Help Them Learn to “Be Kind”
Parents often tell their children to “be nice” when playing with others, but what does that really mean? Instead of encouraging your child to be nice, what if you taught them to be kind? Use these tips to help your child practice being kind.
10 Books to Read with Your Preschooler on Valentine’s Day
Looking for fun ways to celebrate valentine's day with your little one? Check out this list of ten books to read with your preschooler on Valentine's Day.
3 Easy Ways for Parents to Practice Mindfulness and Self-Care
There’s nothing quite like being a parent. You experience so many incredible moments with your child: from first steps and first words to first days…
5 Parenting Tips Every Father Should Know
High-quality adult-child interactions in early childhood can have a lifelong impact on health, mental wellness, academics and social skills.
Teaching Generosity by Starting a Family Food Drive
The season of giving is the perfect time to help little ones explore the big idea of generosity. That’s why November is Caring and Giving…
5 Ways to Celebrate Fall as a Family
The days are cooler and shorter but opportunities for fun and quality time abound.
4 Tips for Raising Children Who Respect Community Helpers
You can help your child learn what it means to respect workers when your child is very young, and you should, says Lynn Louise Wonders, a child development and parenting expert.
To Teach Children Respect, Show Them Respect
A child development expert offers five research-backed strategies for parents who want to help their children learn to respect people, animals, property and themselves.