Boy kicking soccer ball alone

Playing Pretend with Imaginary Athletes

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It’s common for children to have imaginary friends, and the nature of those friends can vary based on their interests. For young athletes, those...
An adult man holds an orange bowling ball as a little girl watches

Do’s and Don’ts: What to Say to Your Young Athlete

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Participating in youth sports can be incredibly beneficial for kids, but when parents place a lot of pressure on their young athletes, they can...
Little girl in a pink shirt lies down as a forehead thermometer is touched to her head to see if she has a temperature.

When Should Kids Take a Sick Day From School?

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With the autumn chill beginning to set in and winter on its way, it’s important to make sure that our children don’t fall ill...
Teacher with boy and girl sitting on table having emotion therapy at kindergarten

Schools Are Starting To Teach Social Emotional Learning …

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“More Goldfish!” my 5-year-old demands. I summon all my patience. “Can you try that again?” “I’m hungry!” I take a long blink. “Honey? Can you—” Her face is...

Parents Can Help Support Kids’ Mental Health Throughout the School Year

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With the excitement and first-day jitters of a new school year now in our rearview mirror, it is important to recognize that your child’s...

How Can I Get My Children To Play Together?

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🎲 When you have multiple children, it can be tough to get them to cooperate and make nice while playing. But through activities the whole family can enjoy and keeping your kids engaged, you can promote peaceable play and create long-lasting memories. 🧸 How have you gotten your children to play together?

Expert Medical Advice: Going Back to School

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🦠 Classrooms can be a hotbed of germs, and going back to being surrounded by classmates after a summer at home can wreak havoc on an unprepared child's immune system. Making sure your child is mentally prepared and has all the necessary supplies for school is important, but so is ensuring that they have all their shots and check-ups before heading back to school.

The Best Tips for Back-to-School Prep

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Don’t look now, but school is just around the corner. The dog days of summer are here: Kids are enjoying lazy days at the...

The Best Tips for Back-to-School Prep

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Don’t look now, school is just around the corner. The dog days of summer are here: Kids are enjoying lazy days at the pool,...

Work in Progress: Summer Jobs for 5 Age Groups

Summer will be here before we know it, and kids of all ages will have lots of time on their hands. They could—and certainly...