It’s that time of year again and we’re all getting ourselves ready for the back-to-school transition. It’s not always easy, so check out these tips from family therapist Kathryn Snyder of Parent to Child Therapy.… Read More »Back to School: Sending Off the Worry Bug
Music is Essential for Young Childhood Development by Eva Leftenant, Department Chair for the Brooklyn Music School Early Music Department [Sponsored] Singing and music play an important role in our everyday lives. Music is present… Read More »Music is Essential for Young Childhood Development
It is possible to cook meals that support your health, help you achieve your ideal weight, and your kids will love. Get your kids (and perhaps partner) on board with your healthy eating plan with less stress,… Read More »Fun Ways to Get the Whole Family Eating Healthy
Early Literacy Exploration: Vegetables Really are as Exciting as Firetrucks! ___ Amazing Article From the Archives.. (originally published 8/20/2015) *Editor’s note: This post now contains amazon affiliate links, BUT we would much rather you go… Read More »Vegetables Really are as Exciting as Firetrucks!
If you are facing a divorce, or confused about how to handle parenting while in the throws of the headache of going through one, this is an incredibly helpful piece by contributing therapist Alisha… Read More »What Can I Do to Support My Children Through A Divorce?
The Enduring Legacy of But Not the Hippopotamus Common Sense Media called But Not the Hippopotamus a “Cute rhyming book [which] shows how to be a friend.” BUT, the majority of reviews agree it’s really anything… Read More »Sandra Boynton’s Classic and Its Lasting Impact
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.72″ src=”https://www.achildgrows.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Maria.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Win a copy of “I’ve Been Thinking…” by Maria Shriver * Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for… Read More »Win a Copy of “I’ve Been Thinking..” by Maria Shriver
Jennifer Landis, of Mindfulness Mama shares all the serious reasons for focussing on self-care, “even if you can’t find your keys.” Self-care, or the concept of taking care of your physical and mental health before worrying about… Read More »Why I Take Self-Care Seriously — and You Should, Too
If there’s something my kids like more than a big bowl of ice cream or a popsicle on a summer day, I have not yet discovered it. But we almost never buy ice cream from… Read More »National Ice Cream Day Treat Yourself (Without All That Sugar)
Have you ever heard your child grind her teeth or seen her clench her jaw? I heard my son grinding his teeth the other night and wondered if he was going to have… Read More »Teeth Grinding Kids? Arg.