by Tania Cowling July 27th, 2020| Preschool, Safety
The sun is shining, the temperature is soaring, and you are sweating. This sounds like you have to be indoors in the AC, but not really. With a little common sense and forethought you can be outdoors enjoying your summer and still keep your kids safe from the elements. Here
by Joe Lawrence March 14th, 2020| Preschool, Seasonal
Family dinners are one of the best, if not the best, ways to bond. There is something about sitting down as a collective group that brings us all closer together. However, when you have a preschoolers or toddlers, it does not always feel like “bonding†as much as it does
by Tania Cowling April 29th, 2019| Preschool, School
For some children even small amounts of dust mites, pet dander, pollen, mold, and even chalk dust can be detrimental to their health if they suffer from allergies. Things that seem harmless to some kids can cause sneezing, congestion, watery eyes and even asthma in some preschoolers. This is
by Tania Cowling November 26th, 2018| Infants/Toddlers, Seasonal
The holiday season is upon us and we are busy decorating the house and getting into the spirit. Please, don’t forget the babies and toddlers – they want to feel the joy too! Here are some tips to make your youngest of children happy during the holidays.
First, let’s think
by Editorial Team November 13th, 2018| Preschool
Question – once you’ve packed up the kids, driven them to the airport and hauled them out of the car, what do you have?
Answer – a major migraine and many more steps to take before you reach your destination.
Taking your little terrors anywhere can trigger parental traumas akin to the
by YPI Editors November 5th, 2018| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, Tweens
As November begins, many students are finishing the first quarter of the school year. With this demarcation usually comes parent-teacher conferences. As a parent and a former teacher, I have to admit that these conferences can be stressful for both sides of the table. Parents may enter unsure of what
by Editorial Team September 16th, 2018| Preschool
When it comes to birth control, there’s few contraceptive methods as reliable as the vasectomy. Whether it’s a married father keen to keep a big brood from expanding even further, or a child-free man keen to remain that way, vasectomy surgery is a sure-fire way of ensuring higher levels of
by Editorial Team July 26th, 2018| Preschool
Keeping your home tidy is often an arduous task, but when you throw kids into the mix especially pre-schoolers, it can often be a challenging job that takes patience and consistency to tackle. A tidy home can help everyone relax and feel good about their property, so keeping on
by Editorial Team January 2nd, 2018| Preschool
Raising children is easily one of, if not the most demanding and all-encompassing roles you will have in your lifetime. So what does that mean for parents who are at home raising their kids while also trying to operate their own business and work from home? To say it’s a
by Editorial Team April 19th, 2017| Elementary, Preschool, Safety, Safety
As a parent, having to experience the fear involved with a child experiencing an illness or injury is one of the most uncomfortable and unfortunate feelings. In most cases, however, highly-trained and caring pediatricians are available to ease the concern, no matter how serious or acute the child’s medical condition
by Editorial Team February 25th, 2017| Preschool
Today the person looking after the baby or the toddler is just as likely to be dad as it is mom. It isn’t the typical household of middle America that we once saw when watching “Father Knows Best†or “The Donna Reed Show.† Today’s household may find the father fixing
by YPI Editors October 18th, 2016| Communication, Communication, Infants/Toddlers, Preschool
So much of parenting is a balancing act. Make sure they're well cared for but not overindulged. Comfort them when they're afraid, but also teach them to comfort themselves. The list could go on, but the point has been made. It's a matter of finding moderation in most aspects of