By Meg Albers Making and flying a kite with your child is a great way to spend time together and teaches useful skills, even some basics of aerodynamics. Best of all, it’s fun! No special materials are necessary—you can construct your kite using our simple steps and some common household items. So, take flight this [...]

For the 72 million working professional women and the more than 5 million stay at home moms in the United States, maintaining an organized, healthy and joy-filled home can be a challenge while balancing career objectives, travel, hobbies, and for some, children’s hectic schedules. Between being the household leader, head chef, transportation executive, entertainment director, [...]

How do you know if your child needs glasses? Often, it’s intuition. “Some parents just believe their child doesn’t see well,” says Yoon. “More than half of the time, they’re right.” In addition to maternal instinct, here are other signs to consider: Squinting may mean your child is trying to focus on a blurred image [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Looking for a way to personalize your little one’s big debut?  Tiny Prints birth announcements are a fun and exciting way to share baby news with your loved ones.  From adorable polka dots to trendy fonts, elegant black and white, Tiny Prints will help you find an announcement that fits your family’s [...]

By Maureen Healy smart cards Flash cards are a great low-tech way to help your tot learn letters, numbers and even basic first reading words. They’re portable and serve as educational entertainment on occasions when you have to wait somewhere. School Zone Alphabet Flash Cards and Three-Letter Words Puzzle Cards both include instructions with game [...]

By Nancy Gottesman  Good vision is key to the development, academic success and well-being of all infants, toddlers and preschoolers. There are many conditions that can affect your child’s vision, most of which your pediatrician will check for at well-child visits. The good news is that when detected early, pediatric eye issues can be corrected [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Independence Day just wouldn’t be the same without a colorful fireworks show, but they can be dangerous for your little one and somewhat frightening as well. Here are a few safety tips before watching the fireworks with your family this Fourth of July: -Do not let your children play with fireworks.  Many [...]

By Stacy Whitman   Once upon a time there was a young child who loved books, eagerly devouring one after the next. His story begins with a parent, a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle or a teacher who took the time to read to him, helped him find books he enjoyed and talked to him [...]

by Melissa K. Rodriguez, BC-HIS A parent’s responsibility while raising children is a never-ending task. From their health to their education from their social skills to providing a nurturing and safe environment, there is so much to do! One issue that is so often overlooked is how our children hear. Our hearing connects us to [...]