The statistics are sobering and serious! Approximately 2,000 children 14 years old and younger die every year due to home injuries. Many, if not most, of these home injuries are unintentional and preventable, primarily burns and fires, drowning, falls from a height, choking, suffocation, and poisoning. More children are seriously . . .

To paraphrase Aristotle, excellence is a habit – it’s neither a single act nor a series of acts that stops once a goal becomes a reality. This is also true with giving your kids an edge in life – it’s a habit that starts early in life and continues for . . .

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically have social interaction and communication issues, sensory sensitivities, and repetitive behaviors. But emphasis must be made that no two individuals with ASD have the same range of symptoms and severity. Their symptoms may also change as they become older, particularly with therapy and medication. . . .

Thinking about what to give to your growing kid for the next special occasion? Why not try giving educational gifts! Choose toys that introduce Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in a fun and interactive way. Why settle for boring educational toys when you have an overwhelming array of exciting, . . .

Introducing your toddler to technology the right way can be tricky. As a responsible parent, you don’t want to overexpose your little one to screen time, preventing him or her from engaging in other types of play and activities that contribute to healthy development. Yet in an increasingly technological world, . . .

In a world in which we spend so much of our time in front of a screen – smartphone, tablet, computer, television – setting up board games, or tabletop games, is a refreshing change. These (largely) screen-less games allow children to touch and interact with something tangible. Children can learn so . . .

Is your child becoming more interested in a certain field and excelling in it? While it’s true that children naturally love learning, some kids pick up topics faster and learn new ideas more easily than others. Not all children can grasp concepts the same way—and your little one may be . . .

The Internet is a double-edged sword. While it provides timely, relevant, and reliable information, it’s also a dangerous place to be for everybody! But children and teens are particularly vulnerable because of their gullibility and curiosity, not to mention their ignorance or dismissal of basic online safety protocols. Parents must . . .

Smartphones have great potential to add to a child’s development, but they can also pose a real danger. Apps that aren’t secure could make your child vulnerable to online threats and inappropriate influences. The wrong kind of content can distract a kid from learning, playing, exploring, and fully enjoying childhood. . . .