Don’t get me wrong, she will still hit the wall angrily and then say “hit” and “hurt,” but she will also take deep breaths when I reminder her to.

Even in the most safety-minded homes, the most serious hazards for children can be hiding in plain sight. Know which unexpected items can be risky, and what to do to prevent an accident. Many parents feel they know the top child-proofing items to check off to keep kids safe – cover electrical outlets, lock kitchen ...

Difficulties with sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior are some of the initial signs or symptoms of ADHD in children. These signs are often stereotyped as typical of behavior of young boys. It’s reported that boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed than girls.1 Between not being included in ADHD research ...

Going to the dentist can be a stressful time when kids are involved. Although it can be unnerving to have their teeth poked and prodded, regular dental visits are important to help fight dental disease – especially cavities. In observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month (February), here a few tips to make going to ...

Nearly 90% of parents believe their teen spends too much time playing video games, but also seem to shrug it off as typical adolescent behavior.

Milton Hershey School expects to finish its first of six early childhood resource centers in the spring of 2023.

One thing that you can’t protect or prepare your children for is the pain of loss.

As I write this, I’m sitting at my home office, the desk and computer that has become my mainstay through most of my working hours during the week and increasingly at night and on the weekends, too. Save except when I’m picking the kids up from school, or helping them with their homework, trying to ...

Like all previous holiday parties at school this past year, the tradition of passing out cards and candy for Valentine’s Day will look different for kids. Although some schools will still allow the passing out of Valentine’s Day cards and treats, all will be practicing social distance protocols. While kids won’t get a traditional Valentine’s ...