Your complete guide to screening for ADHD and ASD in kids: Where to go and how to start

The world would be boring if we were all cut from the same cloth. Raising unique little humans who will one day take on the world makes us feel incredibly lucky, but as parents, we often find ourselves questioning their abilities as they grow and getting caught up in the comparison game. Have you ever been in a mother’s group? Putting a group of babies of the same age in one room, will naturally lead...

All of the crazy things kids do that adults would get sent to jail for

Kids are smart but also naive. They’re kind of like the masterminds who manage to steal millions from a bank but end up getting caught because they left behind a piece of gum. There’s DNA all over it, genius! As babies, they’ll figure out how to use an iPad and swipe and tap on the screen to get what they want. They’ll even learn to unlock your phone and then fill your gallery up with...

The love languages of kids: How toddlers show affection

I don’t remember the first time it happened, but pretty soon it had become routine. My toddler had decided that he wanted to sleep with his hand on my face every day. Every afternoon nap and every 7 p.m. bedtime, he would crawl into bed and close his eyes. Then his tiny palms would find their way to my face. And there they would stay till his tiny body fell into a deep sleep.   And...

Development Concerns

Thumb sucking: When does it become a problem?

Plenty of babies and toddlers go through a phase of being beyond attached to their dummy or their thumbs. No matter how much you try, it might seem like your little one will never give it up. And everyone will have an opinion...

Is it possible to overfeed my toddler? Your questions, answered

If you’re a parent, this scenario will likely sound familiar: One moment your toddler is declaring that they’ll only eat the “red” foods on their plate, and the next, they turn into a mini food critic, demanding five-star cuisine at every meal (whatever that means).  And somedays, they eat as if they have a black hole in their tummy, munching on anything and everything all day.  The world of toddler nutrition is pretty much like...

9 Ways our kids make the world a better place

There is no better inspiration to be happy than being in the presence of a child. When it comes to innate happiness, children have it down. Think of the joy your child experiences through the simple act of blowing bubbles or jumping in a puddle! But they don’t stop there. With their pure hearts and boundless energy, our children have an incredible ability to make the world around them a better place too. From offering...