All children look forward to summer vacation, but the change in routine can make it difficult for them to keep up with a proper oral care regimen. Also, summertime delights such as lemonade and ice cream can put them at high risk for tooth decay-the single most common chronic childhood disease,...
During vacation, kids often stay up late, sleep in late and play outside a lot. Today’s kids also spend more time online during the summer, playing video games, surfing the Internet, and meeting friends in chat rooms and social networking sites. Although these online activities can provide...
You see the news stories all the time. Child or young teenager lured by sex predator over the Internet. Its very scary to parents. However, you should not panic, there are solutions that you can look to for your childs safety.
You should not feel that you have to ban your children from...
Just What Is Colic And Does My Baby Have It
There are few things more nerve wracking than a crying baby, particularly when nothing you do seems to console him. But, how do you know when your babys symptoms have are just crying and when he has colic? And, just what is colic,...
Centuries ago, midwives and mothers advised pregnant women to stay happy, listen to music, be around nature, and embrace good health. Now advanced research in child development shows that brain development in children does not occur after birth but begins in the womb itself.
Sharpen the...
Joint Custody: 10 Strategies for Co-Parenting with an Uncooperative Ex
Almost six years ago, when the father of my children and I divorced, we wholeheartedly agreed to share joint custody of our two children, who were 3 and 6 years old at that time.
During our nine years of...
Gone are the days that a stroller was just a stroller. Today, jogging strollers are extremely popular among the active parent who likes to combine a leisurely jog while taking their little one along for the ride. Designed to be used by either men or women, the jogging stroller was first...
It’s Important To Get Your Hands On A Certified Copy Of Birth Certificate
A spill over of our technological era is the increasing importance attached to identification.
A decade or two ago, word of mouth is a perfectly valid way to identify yourself, but presently, that would...
If you are a parent, particularly of an elementary or junior high aged girl, then you know all about sleepovers. The chances are that your daughter has both attended and hosted many of these blessed events. The problem with sleepovers is that they are mostly the same. Girls gather at a home,...
Metal detectors. Surveillance cameras. Security guards. School systems throughout the U.S. are becoming more and more vigilant in preventing crime and violence on school property. But are school officials doing all they can when it comes to communications to staff, parents and emergency...
Is Your Family Really Benefiting When You Work at Home?
Youve beaten the obstacles and found a way to work at home, whether by finding a job or starting a home business. But is your work getting in the way of time with your family? It may be time to make sure you are finding balance...
Many parents enroll their children in preschool programs without considering whether or not their child is really ready for preschool. Many parents are eager to give their child a head start in the race to educational success so children are starting preschool at younger ages. However, enrolling...