My family moves every 3 years. Sound exhausting? It is. As a military family, we have had to remake our home, both literally and figuratively, in such far-reaching places as Hawaii and Japan. We usually do so with little-to-no friends and family near by to help us. “Your holidays must be so glum and lonely,” […]
Strategies For Stress-Free Shopping Trips With Preschoolers
Shopping with preschoolers has its challenges, but it’s also a teaching opportunity and a chance to bond with your child over every day routines.
Is Your Family Ready for a Pet?
On November 5, Parenting Now! and Greenhill Humane Society held a content panel on Pets & Families. PN!’s Anita Huffman, Greenhill’s Sasha Elliott and Cary Lieberman, and retired veterinarian Sandra Smalley answered our burning questions related to kids and family pets. Below are their answers: Q: My two young children play rough with our dogs. Recently, my […]
Problem Solved! Tactics for easing homework challenges
As school settles in for the fall season, many kindergarteners and elementary school children are heading home with homework packets in their backpacks. Homework needn’t be a time of stress or pressure. Enjoy this opportunity to spend time together and learn about the world again through your child’s eyes.
Home Sweet Home: Rules for Having Visitors
While it can be hard for kids to share their parents’ attention or let others into their personal space, hosting visitors provides opportunities for young children to practice their social skills.
Plan Ahead For A Spooktacular Halloween
There are many ways to celebrate Halloween while making sure your young child is safe and having fun.
Grandparenting Is One of Greatest Gifts
[Click here to sign up for the Joy of Grandparenting workshop.] One of life’s great pleasures can be in the role of a grandparent. Grandparenting adds richness, depth, sweetness, and just plain fun to life. Grandparents can be a great gift in the lives of our grandchildren and their parents. And grandparenting can be one of […]
Activities Around Town for Grandparents and Grandkids
On Sunday, September 10th, Parenting Now! is hosting its Grandparent’s Day Celebration at Emerald Park. From 1 pm to 4 pm, join us for family photos, ice cream, an artifact zoo, and more! With Parenting Now!’s Grandparent’s Day Celebration just around the corner, we’ve decided to round up some fun, local activities that both grandparents […]
Tidy Toddlers: Teaching Children To Clean Up
This week’s blog post from the Triple P Team walks us through tips for teaching toddlers to clean up their messes. From blocks to books, to stickers to stuffies (SO MANY STUFFIES!), life with a toddler is never boring. But with all that fun comes a lot of cleanup. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when […]
¿Un hermanito nuevo? – Preparando a tu peque para la llegada del bebé
Un nuevo bebé significa cambios importantes para toda la familia. Las reacciones de los peques pueden variar desde ser útiles con los pañales o las comidas, hasta celos o comportamiento infantil. Preparar a tu peque para la llegada del nuevo bebé ayudará a que estos se puedan conectar desde el comienzo. Estos son algunos pasos […]
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