"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
A few weeks ago, my son came home from school and quickly spiked a very high fever. Other symptoms followed, and the question that kept popping up was: Is this a common cold or COVID-19? Before your questions spiral, experts have noted some differences between the two that you might be able to distinguish.
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. But for all of the excitement that Halloween can bring, as a parent, there are some safety concerns that come up each year for me on October 31st. And let’s face it, Halloween can be scary for little ones. Here are some simple ways to be proactive during this season to keep your children safe and happy, and free to enjoy the enjoy the pumpkins, costumes, decorations, and even the candy.
The stylist who cuts my hair and his wife are insanely into Halloween. They also just welcomed their first baby, and as I learned at my last appointment, their baby has only added to the creative costumes ideas for the season. Here are 7 over-the-top amazing, imaginative, and clever babywearing costumes to consider for this year’s Halloween festivities.
School age children seem too young to be anxious about things that are fundamentally out of one’s control, or so I thought when my daughter started talking about things that worried her. But mild cases of childhood anxiety are common. If you’ve got a worrisome little one at home, here are some books and resources, recommended by Dr. Samantha Ball, DO, that can help.
It’s time to buy a game system for your child, but with so many options out there, where does one begin? We’ve done a bit of research so you’ll have a place to start. Here’s a rundown of what gaming systems are available and good for younger kids, and what games to consider for beginnings.
Picky eaters: the struggle for parents is real. If you have one of these on your hands and have exhausted your efforts for patients, understanding, and bribery for the moment, here are a few ways to sneak in a few extra vitamins, minerals and fiber, without them knowing.
Three of my children were early talkers. That’s why it was so surprising when my fourth baby hit an all-important language development milestone around 12 months, but he didn’t say a word. Language delays are the most common type of developmental delay in children. And while it may just be a waiting game, there are things you can do to help encourage words in late talkers and keep your own worries at bay.
Starting a new school year can mean big changes for our children. It is a time of creating building blocks and securing a well-rounded childhood, but there are a lot of emotions as we close in on the first day, for both children and parents. Here are a few things that we, as parents, can do to help prepare our little ones and ourselves for the start of the school year.
