Did you know that Sunday, May 17 is Take Your Parent to the Playground Day? Celebrated annually on the third Sunday in May, this day is the perfect reminder that play is not just for kids.
This day reminds us to close our laptops, step away from screen time, and create memories together on the playground climbing, swinging, racing down slides. Sometimes the best moments are not planned at all. They happen during a game of tag, a push on the swings, or a simple moment on the teeter totter.
Co-parenting can be hard, but it can also be one of the most rewarding journeys two parents experience after separation or divorce. Even if parents are no longer together, they both still share the responsibility of caring for their child. Good co-parenting is not about agreeing on everything. It is about working together, showing respect, and focusing on what is best for the child.
When parents communicate clearly and keep rules and routines as consistent as possible, children often feel safer and more secure.
April is National Autism Awareness Month, the perfect time to raise awareness and gain new insights for families of children on the spectrum. It is an opportunity to deepen understanding, encourage acceptance, and highlight the importance of support systems that help children thrive in their everyday lives.
Did you know that the most important time for a child’s learning and development is from birth to age five? During these early years, about 90% of a child’s brain develops. This is when children learn basic skills like talking, moving, thinking, and interacting with others. Because so much growth happens during this time, it’s important for parents and caregivers to follow their child’s progress carefully.
Fathers matter. Not just as providers. Not just as helpers. But as active, engaged, loving parents who shape their children’s lives in powerful ways. When dads spend fun, supportive time with their children, it does more than pass the time. It builds brains. It builds confidence. It builds connection. And those early moments can have lifelong impact.
“Parent-child relationships are the most powerful contributor to a child’s moral and ethical development and are the foundation for how he will interact with others in his life.” (Harvard University via Parents as Teachers)
Young children learn values long before they can explain them. They watch how we treat others, repeat what we say, and take in everything happening around them. Because of this, our everyday actions become their lessons.
Reading aloud to young children has countless benefits. It boosts success in school, grows vocabulary, builds knowledge about the world, strengthens listening skills, and even helps kids learn to write their names (Parents as Teachers). With all these benefits in mind, why not kick off the new year with a Family Reading Challenge? It’s a fun way for families to discover new books together, celebrate reading milestones, and create a lifelong love of stories.
This winter, we encourage you to slow down, hug your little ones tight and enjoy all the special moments of the winter season.
Here are 10 free, simple activities you can do with your kiddo(s) as the lights start to twinkle a little brighter and the weather turns a little bit more blustery.
Adoption is one of the strongest forms of love and connection. It helps build families and hearts. Adoption creates families built on choice, care, and commitment. Every adoption story is different, but they all share one truth: family is about belonging, not blood.
If your family could just use a little extra support right now, you’re not alone. We’ve gathered a list of local resources for food, diapers, and family essentials. Please share with anyone who might need it. Our community is stronger when we look out for one another.
It’s completely normal for parents to feel tired, frustrated, or overwhelmed sometimes. Parenting is hard work! What matters most is how we handle stress when it shows up.
Parenting a child with autism can bring both challenges and joys. Big feelings and strong reactions can make some moments harder, but every child has the ability to grow. With patience, routine, and lots of love, children with autism can learn healthy ways to understand and manage their emotions. Here are some steps you can try, with insights from the ConneXtion Conference I attended this past June.
September is Baby Safety Month! We’re here to share important safety tips every parent should know. Research shows that the more aware we are of dangers and the more steps we take to reduce risk, the less likely our children are to get hurt. Still, accidents can happen to anyone, so staying cautious is always important.