Much of a child’s cognitive development happens during their years in early education. By taking an active role in the early childhood education process, parents and families can help ensure that their children have all the support they need to develop to their full potential. Family involvement in the early years helps extend learning outside…
Article and recipes by Registered Dietitian Andrea Holwegner and the team of Dietitians at Health Stand Nutrition. Back-to-school season is officially upon us, and families everywhere are settling back into busier and more structured routines. Let us help you make the transition a little easier with these 15 quick and easy lunch ideas your…
Incorporate yoga and mindfulness into your back-to-school routine to help calm your child’s anxiety. Back-to-school is a time of change, new routines, and uncertainty for children and families, so it’s not uncommon for it to bring nervousness and anxiety in little ones. Help soothe those jitters with these five back-to-school yoga poses and mindfulness practices. …
Wondering how to introduce your child to the new baby you’re expecting? Here are 5 tips on how to prepare your toddler for their new sibling. If you’re looking for guidance on the best way to prepare your child for the arrival of a new baby, you’re not alone! It’s natural to be concerned for…
By: Lynn Matuszewski, Certified Sleep Consultant Let’s talk naptime! As a certified sleep consultant, one of the most common issues that families come to me with is how to improve their child’s naps. So to help you out, I’ve created a complete guide to naptime. Why Napping Matters Day sleep affects night sleep. If…
Article and recipes by Registered Dietitian Andrea Holwegner and the team of Dietitians at Health Stand Nutrition. This season, why not beat the heat and try one of these easy summer meals you can even cook outside! As temperatures rise and summer begins to heat up, turning on the stove and heating up the…
No matter the weather, these 100 summer activities for kids are a great way to keep your little ones busy and enjoy some family fun time! Fun in the sun is what summer is all about, and having summer family activities for the great outdoors is always a priority. But what about those rainy summer…
Learn about all the benefits that yoga can bring into your family’s life! Here, we outline eight easy yoga poses for kids, how to do them at home, and all the wonderful benefits they have. June 21st is the International Day of Yoga. To celebrate, we sat down with yoga expert Michelle Faber, Founder and…
Learn how to create a morning routine that works for you and your family with our seven must-haves to create a successful morning routine for kids. 1. Getting Proper Sleep Sleep is as important to overall health as eating right and getting daily activity. Without proper sleep, the whole family can feel agitated and…
By: Lynn Matuszewski, Certified Sleep Consultant Did you know that proper sleep can give your little ones superpowers? Sleep is as important to overall health as eating right and getting daily activity. We get so busy with life that it is easy to push sleep aside making other tasks a priority. When your child (and…
