Safety Issues
Have You Had ‘The Talk’ with Your Teen: Security in a Digital Age
Parents, it’s time to have “the talk” with your teen. No, not the conversation about the birds and the bees, the social media talk. The ...
Keeping Your Teen Safe: Parties
When it comes to raising teenagers, parents can go through a difficult time in worrying about where they are and what they are doing. The ...
The Pros and Cons of Giving a Mobile Phone to a Teenager
Most teenagers own a mobile phone. Some are able to buy their own phone from the money they earn from working part-time, but the more ...
Safe Water Play for Kids
Looking for ways to get your kids out into the fresh air and sunshine? Why not set up a sprinkler or get the pool ready ...
Camping with Toddlers 101
Whether you’re an experienced camper or you’re looking for a new way to spend family time, camping with your toddler can be wonderful and exhausting. ...
How to Protect Your Kids from Sports-Related Injuries
Team and individual sports are readily accessible in private and public schools as well as at community centers and through outdoor groups. Participation in a ...
How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
All parents know that keeping up with children can be difficult and exhausting. From the minute they wake up until their head hits the pillow at ...
Your Baby’s First Test: Understanding the Apgar Score
The Apgar score is a test that was designed by Virginia Apgar, an American anesthesiologist, to evaluate the condition of newborns immediately following birth. ...
Tips for Identifying Your Child’s Behavior Triggers
You’ve probably witnessed and experiences firsthand the meltdown in the grocery store. From emotional breakdowns to aggressive behavior, children rarely exhibit this type of ...
How to Help Your Child Overcome Trauma at School
Schools are supposed to be safe places to send children, but unfortunately disasters and violence don’t care. From natural disasters like earthquakes, flooding, and tornadoes, ...
4 Mistakes Parents Make When Talking to Their Children About Sex
There are few things a parent dreads more than “the talk.” Talking about sex can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. And let’s face it, many ...
Subtle Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied
Bullying is aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived threat. Bully behavior is typically repeated and has the potential to escalate ...
Summer Safety Tips: Sun and Heat
Summer is a time for pool parties, beach parties, and sun bathing. However, with the suns rays growing ever stronger, you should take precautions to ...
Summer Safety Tips: Insect Bites
If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, you know it can be painful, right? The summer is the perfect time for these and other ...
Summer Safety Tips: Water Safety
Beaches and pools are synonymous with summer. However, its important to keep safety in mind when playing near water. To make this an enjoyable and ...
Food Allergies and Summer Camp: What to Consider
Summer is about having fun and taking a break from school. For parents, it can mean finding a way to entertain their kids; sending them to camp is ...
