Generally, winter in Rhode Island brings lots of cold and plenty of snow. People tend to stay inside unless shoveling or running errands. There is still plenty to do besides huddling under 5 blankets (I’m working on it, ok?). Watch Family Videos: Are there videos of your family that your child has not seen? We …

It’s finally almost Thanksgiving, or regretfully almost Thanksgiving if you are cooking for a small village. Cooking and entertaining simultaneously is a job for pros, a task most parents can master with ease considering multi-tasking is just part of the routine. To make you the star of the party with all kids (VIP guests), here …

During the holiday season, many people want to give back to their local community. It’s not always easy since we are busy running to soccer practice and activities with our child’s friends…but even with just a few minutes to spare, something can be done. Your child may come home from school one day and ask …

Halloween is one of those childhood coveted holidays for one reason: Trick-or-Treating. Dressing up like a princess, magician, or the hero from their favorite book or movie is dreamed up for weeks. Having safety tips planned out in advance will help to keep the magic alive for many years to come. Choose the Best Time: …

Most parents have to work in the hours after a school day ends. The debate begins: should children go home and spend their time alone, or go to an after school program and spend their time with other children and teachers. A lot of parents worry about leaving their children home alone for those hours …

It’s hard enough raising kids without throwing allergies into the mix. Some are seasonal and can be tamed with medication, but others are food related. The dangers are lurking in a friend’s lunchbox or at a birthday party. Always be sure to alert your child’s school or childcare center to any allergies or sensitivities so …

I don’t know about you, but I can’t help noticing the cooler days and night temperatures falling into the 60’s. Only a week after the humid days where most of us felt like we were melting, the feeling of fall couldn’t come soon enough! Roadside farm stands are popping up selling local corn and the …

It’s a brand new year, which for parents means stocking up on fresh new notebooks, pencils, and most importantly: new clothes for the school year. How many special requests did everyone get from their child/children? It’s an exciting/stressful/fun time that is sure to come around every September like clockwork. One way to ensure the school …

Developing literacy in a child’s earlier years helps to stretch their imagination, cognitive thinking, and processing skills. Reading (or listening to stories be read) helps to shape their preferences and develops taste. Some children want the same book re-read a hundred times, while others are constantly looking for the next best adventure to whisk them …

Eating healthy can be hard. Convenience foods have simply become a way of life and time seems to speed up, racing toward the end of the day. Here are three tips on how you can integrate healthier eating into your child’s routine. Try to have regular family meals: Spending time together allows everyone to share …