growth & development

It’s Choice Time!

Options abound when it comes to choosing the right type of preschool for your child. While socializing, exploring, and learning opportunities are ever present in most quality programs, you may prefer a preschool that best complements your family’s educational philosophy... Read more

common illnesses & conditions

Whooping Cough & Measles On The Rise

Health officials in Washington State recently announced that confirmed cases of whooping cough have reached epidemic levels. From January 1 to April 6, 2012, 776 cases have been reported, compared to 101 cases during the same time period in 2011,... Read more

keeping kids fit

Book Review: Yawning Yoga

I didn’t know if the book would work, but I was desperate for something—anything—to make the day end on a good note. The day was consumed with whining by my 5-year-old son and voice-raising by me—back and forth, a cycle... Read more

vaccinations

Do The 5 S’s Relieve Pain Of Vaccines?

For young children, it can seem that just about every trip to the doctor involves pain or fear. If they’re not seeing the doctor for injury or illness, they’re there for well visits, which often involves the pain or fear... Read more