Picky eaters can undermine the best meal planning. Parents can easily get into a rut of serving only a select number of foods their kids will eat. Many resort to bargaining, bribing and coercing just to get their kids to eat a few bites of something healthy. Here, pediatrician Dr. Orlena Kerek outlines how to improve picky eating and establish lifelong healthy eating … [Read more...] about Picky Eater? Here are the two rules you need to know
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Why science says this is the best approach to extracurricular activities
There's no question parents want to give their children every competitive advantage. We want to raise children who will be successful and have a leg up in such a dog-eat-dog world. With so many extracurricular activities for kids to choose from, this is what science says is the best approach.With summer holidays approaching, Jenn was beginning to worry about her … [Read more...] about Why science says this is the best approach to extracurricular activities
How to Conquer Your Toddler’s Potty Training Regression
As a parent, it is such a proud moment when your toddler starts potty training and has success. With many children, it starts off well, but there is a potty training regression. Whether your child is a toddler, a three-year-old or four-year-old, there are practical strategies here to help through the most frustrating potty training issues. Even though it would … [Read more...] about How to Conquer Your Toddler’s Potty Training Regression
Why this is the best way to build a kids’ fort
More than once I've been tempted to buy a fort building kit for my kids. Turns out, I had the wrong idea. Kids' forts should be simple and fun. Find the best way to build forts for kids that promote STEM and play-based learning.My kids had been fighting on and off all week. Saturday morning rolled around and the household was peaceful. Thanks to Alvin, Simon and … [Read more...] about Why this is the best way to build a kids’ fort
How to make your kiddie pool awesome with sensory play
Kiddie pools are fun for a brief period of time and then kind of lose their intrigue. Then, parents are left with a massive piece of plastic to store in the backyard or garage. All it takes is a little creativity and some common household items to re-purpose your kiddie pool and make it into a massive sensory bin. It's such a fun way for kids to engage in play-based learning … [Read more...] about How to make your kiddie pool awesome with sensory play