Signing Kids Up for Sports

The Benefits of Sports Organized sports can help kids grow in many ways. From soccer to fencing, sports offer chances for kids to: learn and master skills work with their peers and coaches challenge themselves in a safe environment learn the value of practice and the challenge of competition And on top …

Talking to Your Child About Menstruation

Preparing for the First Period The start of menstruation is a major event in a girl’s life. Some girls greet those first drops of blood with joy or relief, while others feel confused and scared. Whatever the reaction, the arrival of the first period holds the same meaning for every …

Talking to Your Child About Puberty

Start “The Talk” Early Today, kids are exposed to so much information about sex and relationships on TV and the Internet that by the time they approach puberty, they may be familiar with some advanced ideas. And yet, talking about the issues of puberty remains an important job for parents …

Teething Tots

Teething, the emergence of the first teeth through a baby’s gums, can be a frustrating time for little ones and their parents. But knowing what to expect during teething and how to make the process a little less painful can help you manage. The Teething Process While teething can begin …

Understanding Puberty

Your daughter is asking about getting her first bra, and your son comes home from soccer practice smelling like he’s been digging on a road crew all day. What’s going on? Welcome to puberty, the time when kids sprout up, fill out, and maybe even mouth off. Puberty was awkward …