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The spooky season is upon us and your little superhero and mummy are ready to go door to door collecting treats in one of their favorite traditions of the year. But do they know how to stay safe during their trick-or-treating adventures?

Are you excited about your upcoming family vacation yet dreading the long car ride with kids arguing constantly in the back seat? If only family vehicles were designed like limousines, you could just roll up the window and enjoy the ride. But since that’s not the case, these 5 tips might help to make your next family vacation just a little bit more enjoyable for everyone.

As an adult, the thought of the 4th of July may have an aura of nostalgia. Memories of grilling hot dogs, eating popsicles, chasing lighting bugs and watching late-night fireworks likely still fill your brain as you think of the many summers you spent as a kid celebrating Independence Day.If you are hoping to give your own children some great memories to recall some day as they reminisce on the holiday, don’t let stressors like unexpected noises or late-night sugar lead to a meltdown or an unexpected firework injury ruin the holiday for both of you. Keep these tips in mind to help your child to have a safe and positive experience during the holiday that you both will cherish for years to come.

Tis the season for candy hearts, purple and pink everywhere you look, and shimmering Valentine cards in every theme.Valentine’s day—and the promise of sugar and sharing their chosen Valentines—is a very exciting time for kids. But it is also a time for many kids to feel left out and disappointed.While no one intends to leave others out during this holiday, often times kids with food allergies can leave the Valentine’s Day exchanges with hardly anything that is safe for them to consume, which can lead to feelings of sadness, rejection and frustration over what makes them feel different than others.

In part 1 of this series, we looked at how to set healthy expectations for video game usage that fits with the needs of your child and family.In part 2, we examined the world of online gaming and ways parents can help their children to stay safe while having fun with online games.Today, part 3 will explore how to help you and your child to establish the right gaming routine that makes sense for your child and family.

we discussed the important topic of establishing healthy video game use habits that are consistent with the needs of your child and family.During part 2 of this series, we will take a look at online gaming and ways to encourage safety for your child during online gaming experiences.

In a world where there are so many ways to access gaming systems, children are often spending a lot of time playing various forms of video games including gaming consoles, at friend’s houses, and/or on cell phones or tablets.For some children and teens, playing video games and spending time with their friends online is the highlight of their day.

If you are in need of resources to support a preschooler who has experienced a trauma or is grieving the loss of a friend or loved one, below you will find resources to assist you.