When my daughter was born, I remember calculating the date when she would start school. It seemed so far off and the numbers of the year seemed strange to me. Now that time has arrived. Days and months roll into years and we all…
When we think of therapy, we tend of think of sterile doctor’s offices and appointments with therapists. For little kids, these therapy appointments can be scary, especially if their doctor isn’t the nicest human being on the planet. You’ve also probably never seen a…
When it comes to parenting, everyone has an opinion to give you. From feeding your kid organic veggies to receiving shots, your child must be the result of perfect decision-making. It’s enough to drive any parent nuts. When it comes to piercing your child’s…
They are the window to your child’s world. Vision directly affects your young one’s ability to perceive, learn, sense danger and appreciate beauty. Yet it’s not always easy to discern if your child has trouble seeing, especially if they’re pre-verbal. Below you’ll find some…
The following is a guest post from Sandra Moncada. Sandra is a cycling enthusiast, who frequently escapes to hang out with her literary and movie heroes. She is vitamin D’s biggest fan, who is passionate about meditation, Pilates and beating stress. When she’s not floating…
The following is a guest post from Katie Kapro. Katie Kapro is a lifelong traveler and nonfiction writer from the intermountain west. She is presently in the midst of planning her next big adventure to the mountains of Scandinavia, where it’s her hope to spit…
The following is a guest post from Mila Sanchez, a writer with a BA in English Linguistics living in beautiful Boise, ID. Her ambitions include traveling the world, studying languages, and taking pictures of her dog, Baymax. Connect with her on Twitter and Instagram!…
Being the parent of a toddler is amazing. There’s activity around every corner — some of it full of mischief. There’s artwork on my walls, intentional and not-so-intentional. There’s a pile of toys waiting to be dumped onto the floor every evening — and…
The ability to self-soothe and relax are essential skills for children to become healthy, resilient adults. Mindfulness activities for kids teach them techniques they can use at home or at school to become more calm and resilient. The following activities teach children the basic…