childhood Archives

9 Reasons Teens Should Go to Camp

Summer camp isn't just for younger kids. Find out how a camp experience can benefit your teen.

Books on a Famous House, a Powerful President & an Aspiring Candidate

In honor of this election year, we take a look at books about past presidents, a current candidate and the White House.

It's Not Your Childhood. Get Over It.

Mom Blogger Shivaun Williams has no time for comparisons about how we lived our childhood. Let today's kids live theirs, she says.

Sibling differences

Mom blogger Lisa Weinstein recalls how she felt when an aunt gave more attention to her sister. She should have known better.

The Science of Defiance

Children typically defy their parents. At what point does hostile, defiant behavior indicate an emotional disability?

Go Gold: things teachers should know about kids with cancer

As school starts, mom blogger Trish Adkins offers advice to teachers of cancer survivors. Her post is in support of the Go Gold campaign for childhood cancer research.

Hurry up and wait

Mom blogger Marion Kase resolves to enjoy more moments with her kids, rather than rushing through their childhood.

I Used To Be 'That Parent'

Blogger Rachée Fagg admits to having been overly focused on her daughter's achievements and milestones. Then, two important influences changed her outlook.

Potty Mouth and Potty Training: Our Journey and the Books We've Enjoyed Along the Way

When mom blogger Marissa Kiepert Truong's daughter developed an early interest in potty training, "poop" became her favorite greeting.

The Talk

In thinking about having "the (birds-and-bees) talk" with her 3rd grader, mom blogger Hillary Chybinski harkens back to her own childhood.

Fear

In coping with her toddler's night fears, mom blogger Stephanie Anderson recalls her own childhood demons.

Early Childhood Education Conference Registration Discount Ends April 13

Engaging Families, Partnering for Success is the theme of this year's conference, sponsored by the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children.