In today’s world of iPads, it is easy to let your child look at and read an electronic book by themselves. The following article, however, stresses the importance of reading an “old fashioned” book with your child to increase parent-child interactions and language development. The library is a wonderful source of endless opportunities. I strongly […]
SPLASH INTO SUMMER 2019
Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise and a major component of many spring break trips and summer break fun. But parents should remember that swimming also comes with risk. Follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to protect children from drowning. Children over age 1 may be at a lower risk of […]
Rainy Days and a Far-Off Adventure
Growing up, one of the things I looked forward most to during summer vacation was having an unlimited amount of free time to read. I remember lazy rainy days tucked into a chair, nose buried deep in some far-off adventure. There was also the intense research of finding just the right books to take on […]
Camp, Nature’s Way of Feeding Mosquitos
It’s that time of year when parents start to make plans for the summer. Summer is such an important time for families to be together, to take special trips, and for children to recharge from the busy school year. Summer is also a great time to try out new activities at a summer camp. Summer camps offer a valuable opportunity for learning […]