Making Screen Time Physical

May 25, 2017

Studies show that use of screens can negatively impact a child’s physical activity Here are some tips to make screen time a healthier experience for your child’s body and mind Take a Body Break Use a timer to remind children to take body breaks.  Every 10 minutes, kids should pause their games or videos and take…Read More

Family Meals

May 18, 2017

By allowing for conversation, connection and face-to-face interaction, family meals can deepen and strengthen relationships between parents and children. There is a lot of research that eating meals as a family is linked with higher academic success, improved emotional well-being and lower rates of depression and substance use. Meals play an important role in many…Read More

Staying Safe in the Sun

May 11, 2017

It’s spring!  The SUN is out and your sunscreen should be too!! Here are some important tips, created with expert advice from pediatric dermatologist Lauren Geller, MD on why your children need protection from the sun and how you can get them to cooperate. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT: Prevention is key.  According to the Skin Cancer…Read More

Addressing Fears

May 4, 2017

Many young children have fears. Dealing with them requires sensitivity and empathy. Here are our tips for addressing fears in young children Take them seriously. Don’t laugh, tease or joke about fears. Logic doesn’t help. Trying to convince your child out of it can prolong the fear and destroy trust. Stay calm. Avoid any of your…Read More