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Child’s job: Learning through play

Apr 23, 2015

By: Melissa Stevens

Today’s children live in a different world that their parents grew up in. With the expansion of the media, TV, the internet, technology advancement manifested in smart phones, tablets with touch screens and many other cool features, the children of today will learn differently than older...

6 Ways to Excite Your Child About Healthy Eating

Apr 20, 2015

By: Mitchell L. Gaynor, MD

When it comes to what they like or don’t like, kids are honest. And at mealtimes, their candor doesn’t waver. So if you’re like most parents, you’re used to watching your kids frown, grumble, or whine about having to eat their vegetables. I hate broccoli, Mom! Yes, we’ve all heard that before. But...

SURVIVING THE FIRST YEAR: How To Get Your Baby To Sleep

Apr 08, 2015

By: Kids In The House

Are you tired? Do you feel like your baby is always crying? Join us on Thursday, April 16th at 12:30pm PT for our #KITHangout dedicated to helping you get your baby to sleep. Join the discussion for a live Q&A with some of the top sleep experts in the country! Click here to RSVP and ask your...

ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY: Helping Your Teen Say "No"

Apr 01, 2015

By: Kids In The House

Peer pressure is hard for any teen and Kids In The House wants to help prevent drinking and driving for Alcohol Awareness Month. We have gathered experts from across the country for a special Google Hangout dedicated to Alcohol Awareness among teens. Please join us on April 9th at 11am PT for a...

Why Dyslexia?

Mar 31, 2015

By: Brock Eide, MD, and Fernette Eide, MD

People often ask us how we decided to focus our work on dyslexia. The answer is simple: Because dyslexic people are amazing! When we graduated from medical school in the late 1980s, neither of us intended to work on dyslexia or learning differences. Ten years later our first child began to struggle...

#ENDBULLYING in Korea

Mar 31, 2015

By: Kids In The House

반학교폭력 캠페인을 담은 비디오입니다. brightcove.createExperiences(); 자녀가 팔로워(못되게 구는 친구를 경계하지 않고, 피해를 받으면서까지 같이 어울리는 아이)일때 학부모가 대처하는 법을 설명한 영상입니다. brightcove.createExperiences();

The Crayon Collection

Mar 31, 2015

By: Kids In The House

brightcove.createExperiences(); The Crayon Collection was born to bridge a gap that was all too familiar in the United States. Each day news sources were announcing deeper budget cuts in public education resulting in fewer art programs and less supplies. This led to underpaid teachers forced to...

Looking At Your Child’s Behavior Through The Lens Of Temperament

Mar 17, 2015

By: Rona Renner, RN

“Do you think my sons fearful approach to everything new is because of his age, the fact that he was adopted, or is it just his nature? (18-month-old child) “My three year old’s high energy is hard for me. Will she always be so hyper? My other daughter can sit and play by herself, but her sister...

RESILIENCE: Raising A Stronger Generation

Mar 11, 2015

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As parents, we hope to protect our children from the hardships of life. But unfortunately, our children will eventually experience the loss of a family member or friend or may feel the effects of a debilitating sickness. How do we prepare them for these experiences? How do we help them build the...

HOMESCHOOLING HANGOUT: A Non-Traditional Approach to Learning

Mar 04, 2015

By: Kids In The House

There is a growing trend in the United States of parents homeschooling their children. It offers students more flexibility in curriculum to study according to their learning style. Kids In The House is hosting a Google Hangout with homeschooling experts and parents to help you decide whether or not...