Baby Skincare
New research shows that infant skin is even more sensitive than previously thought; it absorbs and loses moisture at a much quicker rate than adult skin. Keep your baby’s skin well moisturized to protect against clinical dryness
Childhood Asthma
Whether it’s mild, moderate or severe, all levels of asthma need to be taken seriously. Children are constantly exposed to triggers and can catch infections that may cause serious respiratory symptoms, which is why asthma needs to be mana
Kids Cold Season
When a child has a cold, moms and doctors agree that plenty of rest is often the best medicine. However, a stuffy nose often prevents children from getting the sleep they need
Avoid winter break learning loss
Avoid winter break learning loss. By Frank Guzzo. Kids can forget a lot of what they learned in the previous semester over the winter break. Here’s how to keep your kids learning.
Simple ways to teach children charitable giving
Simple ways to teach children charitable giving. By Jennifer Vaughn. Giving to others has proven benefits of increasing overall life-satisfaction, and in children, has been shown to reduce problem behaviours. Studies conducted within the pa
All Aboard for Safety
Most kids are drawn to trains but when it comes to teaching children about safety around railway tracks, there is more work to do
Developing creative play
Developing creative play. Balancing the education and entertainment of books, games and toys remains an ongoing interest for parents and at an Indigo Kids Round Table event, expert panelists shared ideas and insights for inspiring learning
Montessori education is unique
Montessori education is unique. It is only a few years ago that Montessori education celebrated its 100th anniversary. The first Casa Dei Bambini, under the direction of Maria Montessori (1870-1952) opened in the San Lorenzo dis
Good oral habits should start early
Good oral habits should start early. Building good oral care habits at a young age is important for the healthy development of children's teeth. For kids today, tooth decay is the most common childhood disease. In fact, health problems rela
Valentine’s Day romance, even if you have kids
Valentine's Day romance, even if you have kids. Most couples will tell you that having children is a blessing. Children expand the family and open up the household to joy and laughter. Children do require a lot of time and
What makes a good speller?
Even with today’s technological advances, having average to good spelling skills are still very important in life. After all, spell-checkers can only help you if your spelling is close enough to the correct version, and most of us still h
Cottage or Camp
Cottage or Camp? Each vacation type has advantages. As a camp director, I often heard parents comment, "But we don't need to send our child to camp. We have a cottage." Certainly cottage life provides a child with a happy,
Is your teen ready for an after-school job?
Is your teen ready for an after-school job? Giving teens the chance to earn money outside of the home can certainly be worthwhile. Jobs teach the value of money and hard work, and also the importance of timeliness and time
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Puzzles through the grades
Puzzles are a terrific way for children of all ages to keep sharp. Here's how they can help throughout various stages of development
End dinnertime drama for picky eaters
End dinnertime drama for picky eaters. Many parents face a battle of wills around the dinner table. Fights over food are a common stress of raising children. Kate Kelly, Managing Editor for American Baby Magazine, has said that 50 per
Choosing a Summer Camp: 10 questions to ask
You know what you want your camper to gain from a summer camp experience, so how do you go about making sure he gets it?
Ending dinnertime drama
Many parents face a battle of wills around the dinner table. Fights over food are a common stress of raising children
Let children help choose charities
When it comes to charity, everyone involved benefits. From those on the receiving end to those doing the giving, charity pays dividends for all concerned
