“Clean Your Plate” Is Not Always The Way To Go For Healthy Kids
According to obesity researchers, the United States obesity rate has more than doubled for preschoolers and adolescents-and more than tripled for ages 6 to 11-over the past 30 years. Obese children are at greater...
Who hasnt heard the old saying.back when I was young? Times have changed and so have the toys our children play with. Video games now dot the landscape with violence and virtual worlds for our children to enjoy.
But something else has changed with this new age, the availability of classic...
During the last couple months of your pregnancy, you should start looking for a pediatrician. Finding the right doctor is very important. You should feel comfortable and know they will answer any questions you may have without making you feel like an idiot for asking.
Dont wait until the...
In the past, if a child needed a wheelchair parents would simply buy a large chair and let the child grow into it. This should not be the case. Sitting is important to all children. Since most children attend school, increased attention should be provided to them. If they do not have a...
It is no secret these days that breastfeeding is best. This information comes at new mothers from every direction. Obstetricians, pediatricians, and parenting magazines all agree that breastfeeding is the way to go. So why are there so many different bottles on the shelves these days? ...
There are several types of strollers. Some are designed for specialized use, such as joggers and lightweight strollers, others are intended for more everyday use. Irrespective of the sort of stroller you are purchasing, here are some considerations to look at before you buy your new...
It is a huge responsibility to plan for the babys nursery. Furniture must be selected; walls painted and most important is the criterion of safety measures. But the most interesting part of the entire planning is to select the theme of the nursery. Zeroing on the theme of the nursery would be...
Apart from life itself, a name is perhaps the most precious thing you will give to your baby. Sociologists, baby experts and teachers agree that your child’s name impacts on his or her personality, baby’s ability to interact with his or her peers, and how he or she is seen by total...
When my wife and I began having kids it was impossible for one of us to quit work to stay home with them. We had always hoped to be in a position financially where one of us could support the family while the other one did the important job of raising our children for the first few years of...
Social phobia has a tendency to begin during adolescence, but can develop much earlier. The onset of social phobia during ones formative years can have a devastating effect on their social development. If left unchecked it can lead to serious psychological problems in later life, maladjustment,...
If you have ever searched for childrens gift baskets you are aware of how difficult it can be to find one that suits your needs, as well as those of your recipient. The reason for this is that there are no standard gift baskets for kids like there are for adults. But this does not mean that you...
Most likely people today are finding out that Leapfrog is one of the best child educational toys for children because of its outstanding learning system. Leapfrog has over a thousand games for children who are between the ages of 3 and up. Leapfrog is a child educational toy that will have your...