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1 week ago | 
parentmap.com | Tanni Haas
Photo: iStock A family vacation is a wonderful opportunity to take a break from our busy, daily lives and do fun and exciting things together. But how do you ensure the vacation ends up being as relaxing as you’d hoped? Based on my own experiences as well as conversations with other parents, I’ve pulled together a list of 10 keys to a stress-free family vacation.
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2 weeks ago | 
pittsburghparent.com | Tanni Haas
There are few things more exciting in a kid’s life than their first sleepaway camp. How do you prepare your kids—and yourself—for this big event? Drawing on my own experiences as the parent of a teenager who’s a happy camper, as well as conversations with other parents, I’ve identified eight things parents should do. Prepare for Camp TogetherYou want your kids to take ownership of this exciting experience.
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3 weeks ago | 
parentmap.com | Tanni Haas
Photo: Find the perfect parking spot or the closest gas station with a travel app. Photo: iStock Traveling in the summer can be very expensive, especially if you have a large family. Thankfully, there are many apps that can save you tons of money, whether you’re planning a fancy vacation abroad or a more modest road trip.
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4 weeks ago | 
pittsburghparent.com | Tanni Haas
By Tanni Haas, PhDMost kids go through a picky eating phase from age 2 to 4, and many continue to be picky eaters well into their teens. But turning picky into adventurous eaters is as much about what you don’t say and do. Here’s what the experts suggest:Don’t demand or threaten your kids to eatIf you want your kids to eat a variety of foods, one of the worst things you can do is to force it on them.
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4 weeks ago | 
chesapeakefamily.com | Tanni Haas
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D.Most kids go through a picky eating phase from age 2 to 4, and many continue to be picky eaters well into their teens. But turning picky into adventurous eaters is as much about what you don’t say and do. Here’s what the experts suggest:Don’t demand or threaten your kids to eatIf you want your kids to eat a variety of foods, one of the worst things you can do is to force it on them.
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1 month ago | 
memphisparent.com | Tanni Haas
Kids look forward to summer camp all year. Nevertheless, there are important issues you should address to ensure your kids have a really great time at camp.
Based on my experiences as a parent of seasoned summer campers as well as conversations with other parents, I’ve pulled together a list of some of the most common issues.
Allergies
If your kids suffer from seasonal allergies, like grass or tree pollen, alert the camp physician or nurse and pack all the medication they need.
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2 months ago | 
houstonfamilymagazine.com | Tanni Haas
We’ve all been there: despite our very best efforts – and cajoling – our kids simply won’t eat healthy, home-cooked food. How about trying a new strategy and making healthy eating a fun activity? Here are some fun ways to inspire the kids. Dinner for breakfastEveryone knows about “breakfast for dinner,” but have you ever considered “dinner for breakfast”? “Well, why not,” says Shannon Crocker, a dietician.
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2 months ago | 
postandcourier.com | Tanni Haas
Summer camp is without a doubt something kids look forward to all year. Nevertheless, there are some important issues you should address to ensure that your kids have a really great time at camp. AllergiesIf your kids suffer from seasonal allergies, like grass or tree pollen, tell the camp physician or nurse and pack all the medication they need. It can be a real drag for them to walk around the whole time with a runny nose or watery eyes.
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2 months ago | 
parentmap.com | Tanni Haas
Photo: iStock You’ve gone online, asked everyone you know for recommendations and otherwise searched for sleepaway camps for your kids. How do you find the one that’s just right for them? When you’ve narrowed down the options to a handful or less, it’s time to speak to the camp directors by phone or email.
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2 months ago | 
bendsource.com | Tanni Haas
Few things are more important to parents than having their kids get along well together. Nevertheless, it can be difficult for kids, especially toddlers, to accept new additions to the family. "Where they were once the center of your world, now they're forced to share the spotlight," says Sophie Bell of babycenter.com, a popular parenting site. Let's consider what you can do and say to reduce the amount of sibling rivalry following the arrival of a new baby.
