Children express emotions in a range of ways, and they may not always seem like appropriate reactions. Being scolded might turn a child into a wailing, hysterical mess, but the death of a close family member might be met with stoicism. This is because children model their behavior after what…
In the rush to get everyone out the door in the morning, you may neglect a healthy breakfast or simply drive through for a fast-food sandwich that is handy but definitely not healthy. There are lots of ways to ensure that your kids start the day off on the right…
Sugar and spice may be nice, but these days, girls need to be made of hardier stuff to get through tween-hood and adolescence. But building a girl’s self-esteem into that of a confident young woman begins in the nursery. Congratulate your little girl on the things she does, not how…
You wouldn’t give someone the death penalty for running a red light, and the same rule of thumb should apply to your children’s wrongdoings. At the end of the day, you want to make sure the crime fits the punishment. For example, you don’t want to ground your 5-year-old child…
In case you hadn’t figured it out from your own childhood, best friends forever is just a myth. Face it — kids fight and they don’t always fight fair. At some point during their childhood, your son or daughter is going to get in an argument with a classmate, neighbor…
Whether it’s thumb-sucking, nose-picking, picky eating, bad manners or other annoying habit, many kids drive their parents crazy. But there are ways to break your kids of bothersome rituals. First of all, harping on them to quit doesn’t work. Punishment probably won’t, either. When you want to break your child…
We’re hitting the high season for colds and flu this year, and if your family hasn’t already been vaccinated, then it’s probably not too late. Influenza usually peaks in January or later, so if your child has had a flu shot in the past, then another one is definitely in…
The second week of January is Folic Acid Awareness week, and for many women of childbearing age, they may not be getting enough. This particular nutrient is important because it prevents many birth defects, particularly neural tube disorders. The neural tube eventually develops into the baby’s spinal cord and brain,…
When you’re contending with traffic congestion, nothing adds fuel to the fire like the bickering of your children. Unfortunately, there’s not a whole lot you can do to stop the madness while trying to navigate a two-ton vehicle… or is there? There are actually safe ways to contend with car…
It’s that time of year when school is out, and kids are out and about with their parents. Whether it’s the mall, the pool, museums, zoos or other public place, it’s possible that you and your child could be separated. It’s so easy for a child to get lost with…