"Researches have shown that we should be making sure our kids are getting more personal time, physical activity, time for reading books...

Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. But many of these deaths can be prevented....

Game: Walking, Walking ( Play Game with your Toddler ) How the game is played: The verse is sung to the tune of "Frere Jacques" and the...

Getting Help After the Birth Consider recruiting help from friends and family to get through this time, which can be very hectic and...

Your child might not like every food you give him or her on the first try. Give your child a chance to try foods again and again, even if...

Why Act Early if You’re Concerned about Development? Act early on developmental concerns to make a real difference for your child and...

Toddlers (1-2 years of age) Developmental Milestones Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye”...

Parents want children to succeed in life – earn well, be happy, obtain a college degree. While the goal is clear, parents are often not...

Discover five ways parents can help preschoolers develop problem-solving abilities. Three-year-old Sarah tries to display the leaves she...

Tackling a buffet at your game day gathering? Practice these game rules and keep the runs on the field. Make sure your game day gathering...

You’ve probably read about it in newspapers and seen it on the news: in the United States, the number of children with obesity has...

Eating healthy at restaurants can be difficult. Portion sizes have steadily increased over the past few decades. Hamburgers are three...

Physical activity is important during every stage of life, even infancy.  For example, activity can encourage rolling over, crawling and...

Now is the Time to Build Your Child's Bone "Bank Account" Your child’s bone health might not be your first concern when you think of how...

Prepare snacks that include two or more food groups. For younger children, help them get just enough to satisfy their hunger. Let older...

Money and stress go hand in hand. According to the American Psychological Association’s 2014 Stress in America survey, money is...

Child Injuries are Preventable : Road Traffic Safety We all want to keep our children safe and secure and help them live to their full...

During the first year of life, naps are crucial for babies (who simply cannot stay awake for more than a couple of hours at a time), and...

Childproofing On average, babies begin to crawl at 8 months. It’s important to prepare the house with some of these tips to keep baby...

That Keep kids From Growing Into Leaders Part of a new series on Parenting for Success While I spend my professional time now as a career...