The holiday season is upon us, which means that you may be planning family excursions to visit friends and relatives across the country. If you're planning to fly for the first time with your little ones, you've probably heard plenty of horror stories about young children aboard airplanes. To help reduce the holiday stress you're already dealing with, here are some … [Read more...] about Holiday travel tips for flying with young children
Three reasons why storytime is important for kids
As a parent, part of your job is finding fun ways to bond with your children that can also help them to learn and grow. In particular, making storytime a regular activity in your home can benefit your family in a number of ways. Whether you read together in the afternoon in a favorite armchair or after tucking the kids in for bed, here are three reasons why storytime is … [Read more...] about Three reasons why storytime is important for kids
Movie Review: Rise of the Guardians
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 37 minutesRelease Date: November 21, 2012Child-friendly? Rise of the Guardians puts a new spin on children's favorite holiday characters and casts them as an elite team of superheroes charged with protecting Earth (and kids' imaginations!) from an evil spirit determined to take over the world. If this isn't a film marketed to kids, I … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Rise of the Guardians
Keeping kids healthy around the holidays
Thanksgiving is days away, and dates like Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve are quickly approaching, which means that pretty soon your whole family will be in gear for the holiday season. While there might be a lot of pressure on you and your spouse during this time of year, it's important to help everyone stay on top of good health habits, particularly … [Read more...] about Keeping kids healthy around the holidays
Handling your child’s first flu
Cold and flu season has officially arrived, which means that you're probably doing all you can to keep your family germ-free. But what happens when that fateful day comes and you discover your little one has come down with the flu? Here are a few parenting tips to keep in mind to help your little one get through it.Know when to see the doctor Since this is your child's … [Read more...] about Handling your child’s first flu