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How Do I Get My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

by Cathy Griffin | Sep 30, 2019 | School-Age

Going to kindergarten may be the most significant milestone your child has faced yet in their short life. It’s a rite of passage for them, and they may be understandably nervous or excited about it. You may feel apprehensive about it too, unsure if they’re ready...

Kindergarten Readiness Skills: Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

by Cathy Griffin | Sep 30, 2019 | School-Age

The moment is almost here – your child is about to enter kindergarten. Kindergarten has changed a lot over the past several decades. It’s no longer acceptable to enter school without having some basic skills already in place. You might be wondering if your young...

5 Ways to Raise an Optimistic Child

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 25, 2018 | School-Age, Teenager, Toddlers/Pre-School

By Catherine Griffin As parents, we want the very best for our little ones – top-notch education, robust health true happiness, a bright future, and whatnot. Of more significance, however, is that we want them to have a strong sense of positivity and optimism...

When should you start talking to your child about sex

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 25, 2018 | School-Age, Toddlers/Pre-School

By Analissa Louden You may be thinking that you can put off the sex talk until they are in middle school, but nothing is less true. Children will be exploring and learning things themselves from a very early age onwards. Thus, it is essential that you start making sex...

Life Skills Your Child Should Have When They Turn 13

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 25, 2018 | School-Age, Teenager

By Alex Bishop Parents are responsible for the care and wellbeing of their child, which means it’s important to teach them the essential life skills at an appropriate age. At the age of 13, your child is officially a teenager. But because the transition between child...

Best Healthy Snack Ideas for Children

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 25, 2018 | School-Age, Teenager, Toddlers/Pre-School

By Jennifer Hannigan Children are naturally inquisitive and love trying something new. Below are some examples of healthy snacks ideas for children of all ages to enjoy. Apples with peanut butter Do you have real peanut butter lovers at home? Cut an apple into...