May 9, 2019

What should I tell my child’s baby-sitters?

       Early elementary-aged children are usually happy to spend an evening with a “nice” baby-sitter. Kids this age no longer worry about being separated […]
May 9, 2019

Am I over-scheduling my child?

      Six- to nine-year-olds are developmentally industrious and hard-working. At these ages, they have plenty of energy to keep busy. They’re happy to play […]
May 9, 2019

How can I feel less distant from my child’s caregiver?

      Even though the relationship between parents and caregivers is less intense during the early elementary years, it often remains strained. Ideally, both sides […]
May 9, 2019

How can I evaluate before- and after-school care?

      Since early elementary-aged children are not fully ready to take care of themselves, working parents have to arrange before- and afterschool care. The […]