An expert from Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota has the answers you need! For too many of our children, today’s sedentary life style poses a serious threat to their longterm health and well-being. At the same time, many of our more active children are drawn into highly competitive sports at early ages, with…
Many parents worry that their kids will lose ground in basic school subjects during the summer. In fact, educational research demonstrates that elementary age children often do require extensive review in the fall to get back to where they were in the spring. Concern about that summer learning loss leads some parents to push…
No doubt you’ve been there – excited anticipation of a fun trip turned to the reality of tired, squabbling kids and frazzled parents. But a little planning can go a long way, especially with tips from world traveler and savvy mom, Kaamna Bhojwani-Dhawan, founder of MomAboard.com. Whether you’re driving to a nearby cabin or flying…
And what have been some of the surprises? A young couple reflects on the recent start of their parenthood journey – with a special focus on fatherhood – in this week’s thought-provoking discussion! As we celebrate Father’s Day this week, first-time parents Shane and Erinn Farrell join Marti and Erin to reflect on their…
Strapped for time, we often feel guilty and compensate by doing everything (and/or buying everything) for our child, thinking that is how to “love” a child. We often focus on keeping our child happy in the moment rather than looking at the long-term goal of raising our child to become a competent, caring adult. …
