(NC) Just because something comes naturally doesn’t mean it’s also easy to do. Breastfeeding is a good example of this. It takes time for mom and baby to learn what works for them. For some moms and their babies, it ...
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Start Early to Cover the Most Ground Written by Amy Whitley If you have a child who is a junior or senior in high school, you may be thinking about selecting a college or university. The best way for teens ...
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(NC) With spring just around the corner, now’s a great time for busy families to re-evaluate their schedules for the year ahead. Registered early childhood educators know how important schedules and routines are for helping create happy and healthy families. ...
Read More »3 Strategies For Raising Confident Kids
(NC) We all want the best for our kids, and building their confidence is a great way help them become happy, healthy and successful adults. Try these three strategies recommended by registered early childhood educators, who are trained in child ...
Read More »Parent Engagement In The School System Can Facilitate Student Success
By Sharmon Carrington PRIDE Education Columnist After enjoying a relatively hot and dry summer, academic programs have just begun in schools, colleges and universities, and parents and students must continue to be vigilant in every aspect of the educational journey. ...
Read More »How Does Technology Impact Our Kids?
Smartphones and tablets are ubiquitous in our world today. Walking down any street, you are likely to see someone using their smartphone for one reason or another. And while the technology has brought with it some great efficiency, it’s very ...
Read More »3 Ways To Raise Socially-conscious, Responsible Kids
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a counter-argument to the popular adage that says parenting is the most difficult job in the world. Ensuring your child has the basic necessities like food, water and education is hard enough. But raising a ...
Read More »5 Tips For Throwing The Perfect Kids’ Birthday Party
Throwing the perfect, unique kids’ birthday party seems to get more difficult every year, with stakes raised by the best party gimmicks going viral through videos, online inspiration boards, and dedicated blogs. Complicating matters is the increasing push to make ...
Read More »Fun Things To Do On A Rainy Day
Budget-Friendly Indoor Activities for Kids By Dinah Wulf When the bad weather strikes and the kids get stuck indoors, how often do you hear the words, “I’m bored”? Before you know it, both you and the kids are stir-crazy – it ...
Read More »Ten Nature-inspired Activities For The Whole Family
You don’t have to go far to find entertaining summer activities the whole family will love. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation has 10 fun and green activities for all ages that are perfect for a summer’s day. 1. Hop ...
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