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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • September 19, 2022

Childhood cancer is a parent’s worst nightmare. Even though cancer in children is rare, childhood cancer is still the number one cause of disease-related death for children out of infancy.... Keep Reading

Grandparents Day Celebration

Rachel Haley, M.E. • September 11, 2022

September holds many national holidays, but one that cannot be forgotten is Grandparents Day! Anyone who has children and has living parents knows the important role that grandparents can play in the... Keep Reading

Back to School Tips

Rachel Haley, M.Ed. • August 3, 2022

As each families’ summer month activities start winding down, it is time to begin thinking about the new school year. Often family schedules change during the summer months and routines become... Keep Reading

Creating a Positive Drop Off Experience

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • July 15, 2022

Dropping your child off at a child care center and walking out the door can be easier said than done for many families. It can be an emotional experience for parents and guardians, especially when a... Keep Reading

Summer Safety Tips in Heat

Rachel Haley, M.Ed. • July 1, 2022

The summertime is an amazing time for families to get out and make memories! It is a time where families have fun swimming, going on walks, spending time at a park, going to a theme park, and many... Keep Reading

Importance of Reading at Home

Dr. Kristi Smith • June 1, 2022

As young children continue to develop and get older, one of the most important aspects of their development is language development. Every parent is eager for their kindergartner to come home reading... Keep Reading

Movies that Matter: Teaching Character Values with

Rachel Haley, M.Ed. • May 16, 2022

Some of my favorite memories growing up were of our weekly family movie nights. No matter how busy the family got or what everyone had going on, we would always slow down to eat snacks, snuggle under... Keep Reading

Family Nature Walks

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed., M.Ed. • May 2, 2022

As the temperature continues to warm up, the flowers start blooming, and everyone begins to get out of the house to enjoy the great outdoors, families should take the opportunity to do nature walks.... Keep Reading

Self Care for Parents in New Covid Norm

Rachel Haley, M. Ed. • April 15, 2022

Self care was a big topic for everyone at the beginning of Covid when the world seemed to turn upside down and everyone was unsure of any normalcy in life. With families stuck inside of houses in... Keep Reading

5 Senses: Too Much, Too Little

Dr. Kristi Smith, D.Ed. • April 1, 2022

The world is an amazing place for children. Young children learn primarily through their senses the first five years of their life. Children experience new and interesting things every day that... Keep Reading