According to the National Library of Medicine, screen time heightens the risk for obesity in children and adolescents. This national epidemic, which affects one in three Michigan children, increases the likelihood of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and other chronic conditions early in life…
“There is a wealth of relevant scientific studies that prove that autism prevalence has skyrocketed in the United States,” says J.B. Handley, the father of a child with autism and author of the book How To End The Autism Epidemic…
As kids join their classmates to kick off a fresh year, a classic, comfy shoe will be high up on the back-to-school list. Just in time, Softstar Shoes, a specialist in handcrafted minimal footwear, has added the new Scout to its youth line…
Every child has a potential for being academically successful, and whether that potential is developed further or diminished in time is often up to us as parents and the way we approach our child. There are always things to do in order to improve their academic success through their own efforts and good habits. Here are five ways to achieve that…
Parenting dilemmas? We all have them, but how do we all handle them? Turgeon and Wright offer a 3-step approach to effective communication for babies to school age, but after reading this book, I think the approach could carry on for older children also.
Maker Faire is coming too Detroit July 28-29, and we hope you’ll come see E-Blox while you’re there!
More than 1500 homeless youth and children in need in Oakland County will go back to school with a brand-new backpack filled with all the school supplies they need for the upcoming year.
To set a child up for success in an extracurricular activity, it’s key to identify what best suits his/her strengths and interests. Participation in an enjoyable activity outside of traditional academics allows a child to express themselves, meet new people and develop lifelong skills.
Stock up and save during Green Kid Crafts’ July Fourth Sale! From now until July 7, you can enjoy 10% off your entire order with the code FIREWORKS, including subscriptions (yes, annual subscription, too!) and single STEAM Discovery Boxes…
As a parent, watching your children reach their milestones is an exciting experience — but it’s up to us to make sure our children are getting all the experiences they need to develop the skills they need to achieve their goals and thrive once they’re older…
