What Do You Mean It’s Time to Clean?
It’s time to clean up and clean out the house. Yes, let’s throw away that broken toy that has been stored in the maybe-I-can-try-and-fix-it-pile on top of the fridge. No,...
Make Learning Fun This Summer
Here are some tips from KinderCare experts that will help parents combine learning and fun, no matter where your family’s summer adventures take you: Heading to the beach or river?...
Bedtime Thanksgiving
I didn’t realize it at the time, but once we started our family and had to be more mindful of our spending, I began my practice of gratitude. When I...
7 Summer Traditions to Start With Your Family
Summer is in full swing, which means longer days, warmer weather, and a great opportunity to create lifelong memories with your family. Try these fun, easy activities with your children...
Head and Heart on the Parent Pillow
One of my daughters has in her room a small pillow she calls the Parent Pillow. It’s an ordinary rectangular decorative ruffled pillow with pink and purple flowers that used...
Summer Braces Benefits
Whether your kids are enjoying splashing in the pool, athletics, or summer camps, we all know summer brings the biggest smiles! Summer is a great time to visit an orthodontist...
Sunburn Hurts and Skin Cancer Stinks
by Amber Soler
I was 26 when I first found out that I had melanoma. My dermatologist called me with biopsy results and I instantly knew it wasn’t good news. A few days...
Doctor Visits Made Easy With TytoHome
by Amber Soler
Anytime my kiddo gets sick, I immediately tense up while envisioning the trek through the germ-laden doctor’s office. I imagine it a bit like a pixelated, 90s-era dramatic video game....
How Do You Know If Your Child Needs Orthodontic Treatment?
“How will I know if my child needs orthodontics?” This is a very popular question I get often from parents seeking answers regarding their child’s smile. And it’s a great...
Lasers Aren’t Just for Star Wars!
What comes to mind when you hear the word “laser?” While a recent Google internet search produced approximately 9.88 million results in just under a second, many of you may...
Discovery Day Camps Open To All
Have your kids escape the boredom of home this summer and have them head out to a day camp near you! Northern Star Scouting has expanded their offerings of week-long,...
Have a Cold? Should You Stay Or Should You Go?
You’ve got the play date all planned. Your kid knows about it. Everyone is excited. Then, the morning of the big event, your child wakes up with a cold or...
Summer Writing Classes With The Loft
Our biggest summer goals at the Loft are to help kids discover the power of storytelling and to inspire a love of writing and reading in them! It is a...
