Rates of mental illness, especially anxiety and depression, are on the rise among today’s children and teens. Consider the following findings: Mood disorders and suicide-related outcomes have “increased significantly” over the last ten years among adolescents and young adults, according to a 2019 study by the American Psychological Association (APA). The National Alliance on Mental […]
Your child’s toddler bed is often the last toddler-thing they will use. However, you might be unsure of when it’s time for them to graduate to a big boy/big girl bed and say goodbye to the old one. This can be tricky. They may have a strong emotional attachment to their bed. If it were […]
Fashion is something that gains a lot of attention these days, and when it comes to it, there are numerous choices that you can make. Some people care about what they wear, others not so much, but in general, it is quite important to choose your pieces carefully if you are trying to achieve aesthetics. […]
Did you know some see those baby walkers as useless devices? Some say they are dangerous for children. It’s a fact that they’re even banned in certain countries. Well, don’t let those statements put you off the baby walker, however, because not ALL types of baby walkers are evil, and there’s been a lot done […]
Gestational surrogacy is the most common type of surrogacy; one which the surrogate is not related to the child she is carrying. Thousands of families have enjoyed success through this type of surrogacy, as they put their unborn child in the safe “belly” of another person. While statistics are hard to find, gestational surrogacy is […]
Whenever more than one party is involved in child custody mediation, using an objective intermediary to resolve disputes is always preferable to quickly resolve disputes. Among the many settlements we may encounter, child custody mediation is the most emotionally riveting. A parent’s care of a young one extends to all areas of development; both physically, […]
Back in the day, there were much fewer expectations regarding kids’ behavior and intelligence. They were allowed to have fun and play with their toys until they start school, while nowadays, things are much different. Parents are facing a lot of pressure to make their kids more knowledgeable and better prepared for school, so if […]
It’s truly a miracle Childbirth can be the most exhilarating, yet anxiety-filled, thing in a woman’s life. Many reservations come along with preparing to deliver your child into this world. Swirling in your mind may be questions like: Will this hurt? How many pain meds will I be able to have? Did that just rip?! Take […]
While your child may be learning their ABCs and numbers at their preschool or kindergarten, one thing that schools have a difficult time teaching are soft skills, especially communication and emotional intelligence. A classroom environment can help your child learn basic communication skills, such as how to raise their hand, say “please” and thank you, […]
