Screen Time, Babies and Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know

Baby sitting alone in front of a television, watching the screen.

 Screens are everywhere. For many parents, television, tablets and phones can provide a few precious moments to catch their breath, prepare dinner, answer messages, or simply enjoy a cup of tea while it’s still warm. Parenting young children is demanding, and most of us have relied on screens at some point. So how much screen […]

Is my Child Ready for School? Looking beyond reading and writing

Young chid looking with amazement at a book, ready to start learning to read at school.

Starting school is an exciting milestone for children and parents alike. As the first day approaches, many parents find themselves wondering: Is my child ready for school? It’s a reasonable question. While age is one part of the picture, school readiness is about much more than being the “right” age. Children develop at their own […]