There are a lot of stresses, strains and pressures in life, and these start quite shockingly early. Children are generally enrolled in school from four years old, and many start into the system at even younger ages, going to preschool and kindergarten or daycare to allow their parents to work. …

Learning how to tell the time is an important life skill. How on earth could people get to work on time, or get out of bed on time, meet up with friends, or catch planes or taxis, if they didn’t have this basic ability? Our lives these days are based …

Most kids are ready to swing a tennis racket when they are 4-5 years old. At this age, they have developed the physical strength and coordination necessary to play tennis. But they should play strictly for fun. There should be no pressure for them to play better or play in …

Toddlers start talking around the age of two. They’ll start with single words like doggie and then move on to simple sentences at around three years. This is when she can carry on a fairly understandable conversation with other people. But not all toddlers develop at the same pace. If …

Everyone around you has probably already told you when they think you should get your next baby. Some will advocate you do it quickly to keep the age gap small while others will advise you to wait a while. They have good intentions but ultimately, the best choice about how …

The hardest part of camping with kids is getting them to calm down long enough to help you with packing. Making sure you are well prepared and have everything you need is especially challenging if this is the first time you are going camping with them. Here’s where a packing …

Autistic children already have enough problems interacting with other people without adding aggression to the mix. Unfortunately, that’s a common problem for kids with autism spectrum disorders. They might lash out at the parent, their siblings, the teacher or other kids at school. This worsens their social problems, preventing them …

One of the biggest worries of parents with non-verbal autistic children is that they’ll never talk. They become even more worried when the child hits 4 or 5 years and has yet to start talking. . The reality is that most non-verbal autistic children do eventually talk, though not all …

Many people see teaching autistic children as a huge challenge that requires special skills, attention and resources. The truth is, teaching any child is a challenge. Autistic kids just need a slightly different approach. By focusing on their strengths and improving their weak areas, an autistic child can learn as …

If you are thinking about buying a ride on car for your child, it’s a great gift. Your kid is sure to love it (and you). You may have a few safety concerns about these toys. But there’s not much to worry about. Ride on cars are generally safe as …