Now is the Time to Prepare for Snow Days Off from School
It's snow time for much of the country. I see it in the national news forecasts. I can feel its arriva…
Sponsored Parents: #TakeControl of Your Kids’ Video Games This Holiday Season
The holidays are almost here and chances are, your kids will be asking for one or more of the year’…
Raising Kids to Make Sense of This Diverse and Connected World
Today’s parents have more resources at their fingertips than ever before (hello, smartphone!). But…
Thinking of Getting Your Child's Ears Pierced? Here's What to Know.
The decision by Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner to have their infant daughters' ears pierced sparke…
When a Bad Husband is Still a Good Father: 3 Tips for Co-Parenting
I had been divorced for a couple years when my former husband called with a surprise. Thankfully, it wasn…
7 Tips To Keep Kids Safe in the Backyard Pool
The heartbreaking death of Bode and Morgan Miller’s 19-month-old Emeline in their neighbor's sw…
Ten Ways to Get Your Kids Outside
School is out and the kids are ready for fun! But for some, it's easy to settle into a routine of larg…
5 Tips for Raising Strong Girls
Having the opportunity to raise a young woman is such a gift and can be incredibly joyful at times, while…
5 Things to Do During Screen-Free Week
Are you looking for a reason to either cut down or eliminate screen time from your and your child’s…
Febrile Seizures: What Every Parent Needs to Know
We have 2 very healthy little girls and, in the past year and a half I have had to take them both to the E…
Things I “Pack” For an IEP Meeting
It’s almost that time... time for another IEP meeting.You know, the meeting that you get to listen to al…
Think Clearly: Finding Balance
When the season changes, everything changes. There are the obvious things like swapping out winter coats…
Is Your Child Driving You Insane?
No matter how much we adore our children, there are times when they drive us absolutely insane. Whether…
6 Ideas To Keep Kids Learning While On School Break
With spring break coming up, many kids, especially those with special needs, will miss the routine of sc…
Surprising Symptoms of ADHD You Need to Know About
A few months ago, our oldest son, Evan, was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)…
To The Parent Who Just “Joined” This Special Needs “Club”
I remember the day my son was born; not even being married to a pediatrician helped my cluelessness. He ha…
Adopting from Foster Care: 6 Things to Know
Adopting from foster care abounds with misconceptions and fear. "Will the child bond with his family?…
Supporting Your Child Through Tragedy
Being a parent is a tough enough job for anyone on any given day. Having to be responsible for another hu…
Now There's Two, What To Do?
Bringing a new baby home the second (or third, or fourth) time around usually isn’t as overwhelming as i…
Raising a "People Person" in a Digital Age
The American Academy of Pediatrics proposes no screen time for children under the age of 18 months and li…
"Not So Different"
My name is Shane Burcaw, and I live in Bethlehem, PA. I was born with a disease called Spinal Muscular At…
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