To pillow, or not to pillow: that is the question.Whether you are considering introducing a pillow to your toddler or your toddler is now magically asking for one, I recommend considering their sleep…

As parents slowly maneuver into the new chapter, I am sure I can speak for most in stating that my child’s "new normal" is of top concern for our family. The classic terrible twos phase actually se…

Congratulations, your child is successfully enrolled for preschool or daycare! Most likely, either your family was looking for some childcare so the mother or father could work, or perhaps your ind…

I have thoroughly enjoyed the circulating social media quote “now no one will ever ask what a stay at home mom does!” Gets me every time, as I had personally made the shift to a home-based office over…

Who loves nap time? (I am raising my hand as you read this.) While nap time is always a much-needed mom break, it is - more importantly - a biological necessity for toddlers. Children learn by pla…

For those of us that seem to get stumped at getting our kids to talk about their school day, here are some fun suggestions for alternative questions. See if any of these icebreakers help instigate som…

1. Tucker them out.Kids sleep much better day or night if they have been running around, excited and engaged in fun. Make sure to get outside for a bit, get dirty or sweaty or wet, and if possible, pl…

I remember dropping off my two-year old daughter at the Lincoln Park Preschool on her first day, and being frozen. I walked her into the adorable school, hung up her coat in a bite-size cubbie,…

A classroom can be an important place for children to learn social skills, develop their unique personalities, and acquire basic learning and concentration abilities. With so much to gain, parents c…

Is your baby or toddler headed to daycare this season? If so, you might be feeling a little apprehensive about how your child will handle the move away from the comforts of home — and it's likely yo…

Most parents, at one point in time, offer a little treat for motivation. When discussing if this is the right thing to do, there are many different philosophies on the benefits of “reward” programs…

Tip 1:  Do not try to do everything. Think in terms of one quality excursion per day and "milk it." For instance, perhaps you pick one museum (if in a city) or one trail (if in a nature sett…