My Kids Are Fighting! Handling Sibling Battles
Kids fighting is nothing new, but as the summer grows long, you may notice there is even more than usual.
What’s going on and what can you do about it?
Keeping Your Cool in Summer Heat
Summer time can mean plenty of relaxing by the pool and soaking up the sun. But when you are pregnant, you need to stay vigilant about sun exposure and the effect it can have on your body. Here are some tips for taking care of your skin and your baby bump in the sun: SPF– […]
Enough Is Enough: Don’t Overfeed Your Baby
Understanding if your baby is getting enough to eat is a big challenge for parents.
Unfortunately, because we can’t directly see how full a baby is, we have to judge from the way the baby acts – and sometimes it’s hard to tell what is going on.
Luckily, we can use the same signs of hunger and fullness with babies that we can use with ourselves.
How to Handle Toddlers At Formal Events
Congratulations! There is a special event on your calendar this June, and you are looking forward to attending.
Should you bring your little ones to the event (assuming they are included on the invitation)?
New Owner Embraces Gymboree Philosophy
Amy McGowan, the new owner of Gymboree Play & Music in Lexington, has known since her early teens that she wanted to work with children.
Helping Toddlers Who Awaken at Night
Toddlers are more independent and have greater imaginations than infants.
Summer: Good Time to Improve Reading
Summer can be an ideal time for your children to practice reading by choosing books that interest them.
This is just one suggestion by Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist and Vision Therapy specialist in Versailles. Other ways to help your child include:
Breastfeeding Resources: Local & Beyond
Breastfeeding may be simple and natural, but every expecting or new family needs straight information and accurate help to get started.
Pregnancy: Peace Through Mindful Motherhood Class
When you first realize you’re pregnant, one of your first thoughts is, “What will my baby be like?”
8 Signs That Should Never Be Ignored
Children get hurt. They also get sick. These things are a part of childhood.
Poor Grades? Vision Therapy Can Help
With the school year coming to a close, some families are facing a disappointing reality – their child’s performance doesn’t match his potential.
Marijuana: The Case Against Legalization
Folks pushing for the legalization of marijuana and medical marijuana have made their issue resonate with the American public.
Don’t Let the Month Of May Overwhelm You
May is the new December… especially if you have children in school! There are picnics, band concerts, plays, choral recitals, piano recitals, end-of-year parties, dinners, graduations, start of summer sports, silent auctions, and a whole host of other activities.
The Truth About E-Cigarettes
Top Ten Things Parents Need to Know About E-Cigarettes
Spring: Allergy Time For Many Kids
Allergic rhinitis, also known as “hay fever,” has nothing directly to do with hay and is not accompanied by a fever.
The most common chronic disease of childhood, it may affect up to 25% of U.S. children.
10-Year-Old’s Reading Problem Solved
Imagine having perfect 20/20 vision but are still unable to follow the words on a page.
Jennifer Lord’s 10-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, understands this struggle all too well. The problem began when Elizabeth was in first grade.
Cogmed Improves Working Memory
Cogmed training, a program offered this summer at The Curious Edge, improves memory capacity, focus, planning, following instruction, problem solving, ignoring distractions, improving organization skills and completing tasks.
LCT’s 75th Anniversary: Serving Kids Through the Ages
Tim Edwards, a 48-year-old tech specialist at Lexmark, grew up in Lexington as a math-science kid, an unlikely candidate for the dramatic world of theater.
What To Say When Your Toddler Curses
Your 3-year-old lets loose a 4-letter word and your jaw drops. You have no idea where he heard this word. . . or maybe you do.
You do know that you don’t want your sweet child using bad language, especially in public. What do you do?
Look at Me Now: Holly Ackerman Celebrates 65-Pound Weight Loss
The number 65 holds many meanings. It’s a common speed limit, a traditional age to retire, the minimum grade to pass a test. It’s even the international calling code for Singapore (now you know).