Protecting Our Children: How to Recognize and Respond to Sexual and Child Abuse
April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month along with National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is important to raise awareness about the prevalence of different types of abuse inflicted on children. Every year, millions of children are exposed to violence and assault. The majority of documented cases involve family members or trusted caregivers. By […]
Top Kids’ Books to Inspire a Love for Music
Music soothes the savage beast…or the cranky toddler. Kids love music, and books about music are a great way to explore this love differently. Here is a list of musical books you can enjoy with kids of all ages. Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin by Lloyd Moss is a classic that was featured on […]
An Overview of Down Syndrome for Parents
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in every 700 babies born in the United States. It is caused by an extra copy of the 21st chromosome which results in physical and mental developmental delays. Individuals with Down syndrome often have a characteristic facial appearance. They may also experience cognitive delays and […]
Colorful Books 📚
February is a lot of people’s least favorite month. Even though it’s short it feels long. Part of that is that it usually is gray and rainy and dull. One way to avoid the February doldrums is to read some colorful books with your kids. These books are guaranteed to brighten even the greyest day. […]
What You Need To Know About Your Child’s Heart Health
February is National Heart Month, and it is a great time to educate ourselves about common health concerns related to children’s hearts. Heart conditions can be severe, and it is critical for parents to know the various heart conditions that can affect their children. Thankfully, many are treatable and caught before they become severe medical […]
How to Find Books Your Child Will Love
When my kids were younger, people would often ask me how I found books to read with them. There are tons of fantastic resources out there for book ideas: You can look at the booklists at Read Aloud Revival or Heritage Mom, or countless other book blogs. You can get a copy of the Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease or How […]
What Parents Should Know About Bullying
Bullying is a concern for many families and their children and can have devastating consequences including depression, anxiety, and in some cases self-harm. In order to tackle this problem head-on, it is important to understand how to recognize, respond, and prevent bullying in all its forms. We often think of bullying as something that […]
Book Series to Read & Love
One of my family’s favorite vacations was to Iceland. The natural beauty was the main attraction, but I’ve also always felt a special place in my heart for Iceland, a country with many book lovers. They even have a unique holiday tradition, Jolabokaflod, where you give loved ones a new book on Christmas Eve, and […]
Indoor Exercise Activities for Children
Exercise is essential all year long and an important part of both physical and mental well-being, but cold weather often keeps us indoors and less active in the winter. Unless there are extreme weather conditions or extenuating circumstances, playing outside in the winter is safe for children and adults. That said, physical activity does not […]
Books Celebrating the Bond of Grandparents
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it usually means spending time with extended family. Holidays are an excellent time for children to connect and bond with grandparents and relatives living farther away. Whether traveling or hosting this year, these books are great for children and grandparents to enjoy together. What Grandmas Do Best […]