Car trips and young kids don't have to be a bad mix

There are few guarantees in life, but it’s safe to say that at some point during a road trip your preschooler will whine, “Are we there yet?” That, and announce the need to use the toilet the minute after ...

Fool-proof diversions for active imaginations

For your preschooler, play is paramount. This is a hyper-imaginative, creative, fun-hungry stage and boredom is the enemy. Fantasy and role play move into the forefront, and improved fine motor skills mean art projects become more elaborate and engaging. Your preschooler can start to enjoy games with ...

Surviving a road trip with a toddler

Whoever said it’s the journey not the destination wasn’t traveling by car with a toddler. You’ll have to steel your nerves and endure some rather vocal objections when shackling a tornado of energy into a car seat for hours. However, driving is an efficient, relatively ...

Use patience with picky eaters while on vacation

After the first birthday, a child’s appetite wanes. The growth rate slows and calorie needs decrease. You may find your toddler becoming more picky and resistive to certain foods. Even the old standby favorites you’ve come to rely on can be rejected on ...

How to survive a clash of wills with cranky kids

Most toddlers’ favorite word is “no.” Inevitable conflicts arise between parent and child due to a clash of wills – you trying to maintain safety and order, your toddler trying to push boundaries in a quest for independence. Add in the stresses ...