As a family, spending time together is a FUNdamental part of the holidays! The holidays are a time when we can connect with our families, and it strengthens our relationships, regardless of age. Spending time together does not mean spending money—recent research suggests that even casual engagement fosters a connection with your children. […]
National Falls Prevention Day
Today, September 23, 2014 is the 7th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Falls Prevention educates more than 2 million people across 47 states on how to reduce fall-related injuries among older adults. According to the ODH Office of vital statistics, every year 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 has a fall, and […]
Early Literacy: Paving the way for Success
Children are born ready to learn. From birth to about age 5 children have about eight times the neurons compared to an adult. During this time most of what is learned is learned through interactions with parents, grandparents, siblings, and caregivers. The individuals are most influential in a child’s life, and can serve as a […]
Family Meals
Parents are faced with the challenges of balancing budgets, time, and domestic chores which makes family mealtime one more thing to do among a very long list. So considering the many demands on parents, what makes family mealtime so valuable? First, it is important to know that parents are the primary nutrition role model for […]
Guiding Positive Behavior for your Toddler and Preschooler
Toddlers and preschoolers are developing emotionally, physically, cognitively, and even socially. This growth leads to an increased curiosity about their world, which can sometimes mean undesirable behavior. When these occasions arise it is important for parents to have tools and techniques to keep their kiddos safe and promote positive behavior. During a child’s toddler and […]
Bullying: What is it and how to prevent it
It is estimated that 160,000 children miss school every day due to the fear of being attacked by another student. Additionally, 1 in 7 students from kindergarten through twelfth grade is either a bully or a victim of bullying. Whether kids are doing the bullying or being bullied they may experience serious, lasting consequences. In […]