27 | September | 2017 | Family and Kids of The Chattahoochee Valley

Tips for Camping | Pitch a Tent in the Fall

Fall is the perfect time to experience sleeping out underneath the stars. The nights are cooler and less humid, and fall colors create a beautiful backdrop for your camping experience during the day. If your family is new to camping, here are a few tips for camping in the fall to get you started. Stay close […]

Tips for New Moms | New Mom Survival Guide

Here is a collection of our favorite tips for new moms that may help make the first few weeks of your baby’s life seem more like smooth sailing, with a few bumps here and there, and less like stormy waters. Get organized before baby arrives. Create a specific spot for all the necessary items, like bottles and formula, bibs, and […]

Lunch Ideas | Switching Up Your Child’s Lunch

Back to school time means back to the lunch box packing routine for many moms. Picky eaters can make this task a challenge. Here is some healthy mix and match lunch ideas that will have your child looking forward to opening her lunch box at lunch time. Each lunch should contain a lean protein, a serving of whole grains, a serving of fruits […]

Pacifier Weaning | Banish The Binky

Pacifier weaning is a struggle for many parents. Some toddlers are firmly attached to comfort items, also called transitional objects, like a blankie or stuffed animal, and take them along everyone they go, pacifier is a comfort item that can cause speech and other medical issues long term. The attachment to a comfort item usually begins when young toddlers recognize that sometimes mom […]

Lying Preteen | How to Stop Your Child From Lying

Navigating the stormy waters of the preteen years can be a challenge, and a lying preteen is pretty common. Some preteens may think that telling a lie is an easy way to deal with difficult situations they encounter. If you discover your preteen has been a little less than truthful, here is how to put an end to this type of behavior. First, keep in mind that […]

Child Therapy | When to See a Therapist

Parents often find themselves navigating stormy waters at different times during their child’s emotional and behavioral development. Due to a common misconception that ‘bad behavior is always caused by bad parenting,’ parents often blame themselves for their child’s behavioral issue and then assume changing their parenting style is the solution. However, modifying your parenting style may not be enough if a mental health issue is behind your […]