Yes, bugs—the little insects that crawl and, true to their name, cause mischief. Now, put a toddler and a bug together, and you might witness a little bit of magic. The two year old’s... Read more >>

Things are pretty quiet in the other room and you begin to wonder what your child is up to. You sneak a peek around the corner and observe her sitting with a stuffed bunny delicately wrapping its... Read more >>

Being a parent is not easy. I invested some time going to college in some classes for child behavior and child development. One of the subjects we went over was positive discipline. My opinion? I... Read more >>

Inspiration-less on a Sunday night … I started this several weeks ago. Something I want to remember, from these swollen days: that Grace loves my company above all others. On Friday night,... Read more >>

From birth, your child is a sensory sponge, taking in the world with the five senses of vision, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. And the quality of these experiences has a deep effect on the... Read more >>

A number of years ago, psychologist Diane Baumrind described four parenting styles that have different child behavior outcomes. Additional research has provided ample evidence for the validity of... Read more >>

“As the twig is bent so is the tree inclined” is an old parenting proverb to the effect that, when applied to parenting, means that what your child experiences in the first years of life... Read more >>

Researchers say music is vital for brain development. Wish you could teach your baby? Learn how from a music educator and mom. Being a musician and music educator most of my life, I had planned... Read more >>

When I listen to some of the things my preschool grandchildren say, I think, Are you really serious? I am tempted to think that they are intellectually gifted and may require advanced education. But... Read more >>

To a child, the ideal family dynamic is having both mommy and daddy together. With the likes of television and movies portraying such imagery, it is a common insecurity a child must cope with. This... Read more >>