Parenting Advice
Nurturing Independence: Surviving the “Three-nager” Period
Each stage of child development has specific characteristics, both positive and negative. Raising infants is a struggle in exhaustion but makes up for it through experiencing the awe that is new life. Teenagers are developing their own identities and opinions…
Sleep Apnea in Children
Sleep apnea is a type of sleep disorder in which normal breathing patterns are repeatedly interrupted, reducing or even stopping the flow of air into the lungs while a person is asleep. This is a potentially serious condition that should…
Learning to Swim – Increasing Comfort in the Water
We are in the thick of summertime, which for many kids means increased time spent in the water. The fact is, the majority of kids love water. They play, they splash, they swim, and they participate in active water sports…
Insects Love Summer, Too
The warmth of the summer months is something that is almost universally enjoyed by humans. Children play outside more and families spend more time together in outside activities. Unfortunately, it is also the time when we see the most exposure…
Siblings: Rivals and Best Friends
My daughter and I recently attended a senior recognition banquet for the mother-daughter philanthropy group that we belong to. It was a time to celebrate the senior girls before they graduate and leave home, and part of this celebration was…
Tips for Traveling with Kids
Exploring new places with your children, whether 2 hours from home or half a world away, can be both exciting and exhausting. Some of this depends on how far you are traveling, some on the ages of your children. Younger…
New Research: Even More Benefits of Physical Activity
It’s not often that I write about research study results, unless they are evidence given in the context of a larger concept, such as sleep safety in infants. However, a headline in a medical newsletter I receive weekly caught my…
When Sleep is Difficult
Sleep is an essential part of human life. It is necessary for proper immune function, memory, and learning. It affects growth and stress hormones, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health. Sleep deprivation has been linked to serious health issues, including obesity,…
