Parenting Today Staff
Biosocial Development in the First Two Years
From birth to age 2, your child will display traits that seem simple on the surface yet, for some reason, amaze you and fill you ...
The Benefits of Outdoor Play For Preschoolers
In the modern world of games consoles and interactive toys, it’s easy to overlook the importance of outdoor play. It’s a big world outside of ...
Football Brain Damage: Should Parents Worry?
With stories in the news about ex-football players succumbing to dementia and suicide, brain damage from playing football over a period of years has come ...
5 Signs That Your Baby Is Ready for Solid Food
It’s generally accepted that you wait until you baby is around six months old before you try to give them solid foods. Babies should only ...
6 Reasons to Take the Car Keys Away from Your Teen
When teens begin to drive, the event signals another step toward independence. It can also be a time of high stress for parents. The common ...
High Food Insecurity for Children with Special Healthcare Needs
A new study conducted by researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) has found that low-income families with children that have special healthcare needs have a ...
The Biggest Contribution of Parenting to Humanity
The definition of humanity is the state of being human; more specifically, of being kind to others. When we think of humanity, we think of ...
4 Entertaining Card Games for Family Game Night
Just about everyone keeps a tabletop game or two on hand for those rainy days at the cabin or a game night with the kids. ...
3 Easy Snacks to Encourage Children to Eat Their Vegetables
As youngsters, many of us were admonished to sit up straight at the dinner table, put our napkins in our laps, and not play with ...
Encouraging Independence in Your Toddler
Whether you are a first-time parent or a more experienced one, the toddler years are sure to be a time of excitement. Those helpless baby ...
Giving Your Teen Space
Raising a teenager is difficult for the best of parents, just as being a teenager is difficult for all teens, regardless of how easy ...
What Parents Need to Know About OCD in Children
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes severe discomfort for sufferers. Persistent, unwanted images, thoughts and images take over, causing a considerable amount ...
Getting Your Preschooler to Stay in Bed in 4 Easy Steps
While all parents expect their child to have the occasional restless night, a preschooler who won’t stay in bed can be a serious issue. Some ...
4 Easy Ways to Burn Calories Playing with Your Kids
Skip the excuses for not having enough time to exercise. Grab your little one and head to the park. Whether you’re a parent or a ...
5 Tips to Save Your Toddler’s Words Forever
If you have a young child, you’ll probably be recording their changing looks and developments with your camera. But what about their words? Kids often ...
Moving On: Your 5-Year-Old’s Development
Your child has started school, and though they’ll be learning about themselves and the world around them in class, you still have a critical role ...
