Child Safety Series: Why National Child Safety and Protection Month Matters
Each month, this series will provide important facts and tips surrounding child safety in an effort to support parents and caregivers as they navigate reducing risks and creating the safest environment possible for the children in their lives. Our littlest family members are most vulnerable to some very big risks as they are more susceptible […]
Child Safety Series: Home Fire Drills
Each month, this series will provide important facts and tips surrounding child safety in an effort to support parents and caregivers as they navigate reducing risks and creating the safest environment possible for the children in their lives. As parents and caregivers, the importance of teaching our children the basics of fire safety and practicing […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective: The Waterfall
I was working in my office, and on a separate LED screen was one of those relaxing waterfall videos intended to produce a sense of calmness of mind and body. At that moment, I thought, what a picturesque scene, as the water cascaded over the falls, dropping into the crystal clear turquoise lagoon with all […]
The Keys to Building a Strong Parent/Teacher Relationship
The beginning of a new school year can be an exciting, yet busy time. There are the back-to-school shopping trips, events and getting back into a routine. A key event during this time is Open House, the day or night when children and parents meet their teachers for the new year. This interaction can vary […]
Getting Your Kids in the Kitchen
by KATIE MAXEY, MS, RD, IBCLC It seems to be an old-fashioned idea to spend a slow Saturday morning sitting on the kitchen counter learning how to make pancakes with your mother or grandmother for breakfast; or learning the steps to a secret family recipe during a holiday season. But, I did just that, and […]
Child Safety Series: Safe Sleep Practices for Baby
Each month, this series will provide important facts and tips surrounding child safety in an effort to support parents and caregivers as they navigate reducing risks and creating the safest environment possible for the children in their lives. Many new parents share that they are most concerned with their baby’s health and safety when it […]
The View From My Section – A Father’s Perspective – Keep Calm & Carry On: Helpful Stress Advice Quotes
I was talking to my son once when he was very stressed. It’s hard to tell with him because he’s quite adept at hiding his emotions. But, he does have subtle cues he’s not aware of, and I’m not telling him, so I can continue to pick up on those times when I think he […]
Heart Math Tutoring – Ensuring Elementary Students Develop a Strong Foundation in Math
Building a strong foundation in mathematics can never start too early in a child’s education. To this end, Heart Math Tutoring (Heart or HMT), is a Charlotte-based nonprofit that provides one-on-one math support to elementary students by leveraging volunteers as tutors. HMT’s guided, games-based curriculum and on-site staff support makes it easy for volunteers to […]
Child Safety Series: 10 Back-to-School Safety Tips
Each month, this series will provide important facts and tips surrounding child safety in an effort to support parents and caregivers as they navigate reducing risks and creating the safest environment possible for the children in their lives. Lunchbox packed? School supplies labeled? It’s back-to-school season, and while you’re checking things off the to-do list, […]
Simplifying the Lunch Box
by KATIE MAXEY, MS, RD, IBCLC School supplies are filling the shelves, kids are anxiously awaiting to hear if they will be in class with their friends and back to school shopping is in full force. You pick out the bookbag, the notebooks and the #2 pencils. Then, it’s time for the lunch box. Will […]
