Famlii
Lauren is Chief Editor of Famlii bringing nearly 15 years of experience in child development, early learning, and non-profit advocacy supporting parents.
She lives on the West Coast with her husband, dog, and four rambunctious kids.
She is still utterly perplexed by parenthood.
An Individual with Attitude: One Year Old Child Development
Realizing that your child has a personality with strong desires, feelings and needs is one of the hardest realizations for a parent. Understanding one year old child development will help you tune into her...
How to Hold a Successful Family Meeting
The family meeting is a regularly scheduled event that allows all family members a chance to actively participate in running the family and to encourage family communication among all members of the family.
It can...
Your Parenting Role Changes: Here’s How and When
As children grow and develop, so does your job as ‘parent’.
Rather than a rigid view of parenting, parents can modify their expectations, adapting to the changing needs of their growing children. While parents spend...
How Modern Parenting Styles Impact Motivation and Independence
Modern parenting styles -- Helicopters, Tiger Moms, Free-range Parenting, Slow Parents, and Attachment Parenting – are nothing new; they all have their roots in the classic styles based on parental control and support. But...
The Basics of Child Development: How Children Think, Feel, and Grow
Child development is the study of how children think, feel, and grow. Development occurs in a predictable sequence, but every child has their own unique timeline.
Children will babble sounds before saying words. They usually...
Tantrum Survival: How to Handle (and Avoid) Tantrums
Here are some ways to lessen the number of temper tantrums your child has, to respond to a tantrum when it happens, and to help your child learn more about his feelings and healthy...
Health Kit for Toddlers: 7 Life-Saving, Time-Saving Supplies
Be prepared for toddler fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and daily boo-boos. Stock your home first aid kit with these basic supplies for helping sick kids feel better.
Home First Aid Kit Essentials for Dealing with Sick...
Your Talkative Two Year Old – Child Development Overview
The gentle age of two (24-30 months) usually provides a brief, yet calm period for parents, coming between disequilibrium at 18 months and the more difficult and demanding age of 2 1/2 that will...
How to Play Eat a Rainbow: A Healthy Eating Game with Rules and Printable...
The color of each fruit and vegetable is created by phyto-chemicals that benefit the human body in different ways -- so remember, “eat a rainbow!”
This healthy eating game is appropriate for any child who...
