Keeping young children entertained, especially on cold or rainy days, can be challenging, but Wendy Collingwood, Purdue Extension childcare educator, has some tricks up her sleeve.

The children deserve intentional care and attention from their parents during this period, the only people they know as family. What can a 7-year-old need an aeroplane for? I gently tapped his chin ...

If it feels like your child always has something going on after school, whether it’s sports or other activities, it may be time to scale back their schedule. When a child is too busy, they’re at risk ...

Whether it's sports practice, music lessons or a casual catch up with friends, when children are involved in after-school activities, they're more likely to feel happier and healthier than their ...

The majority of parents with more than one child will likely tell you that their kids are pretty different, and that they saw these differences emerge relatively early. This individuality begins to ...

Red decorations. Dragon dances. Lucky coins and special treats. The New Year brings color and excitement that kids naturally love. But how do you help children actually understand what they’re ...

Is it just me or are screens dominating much of our children’s (and our own!) lives? It seems like a good time to remind all of us, parents and non-parents, that the importance of outdoor activities ...

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