Parenting Blog & Articles

Fruits and vegetables are ideal snacks for little ones. They’re packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and also contain useful amounts of minerals and trace elements. …

If you have kids, you have probably tripped over a skateboard or stepped on a block a time of two. When those household incidents happen, …

You may wonder why family disaster preparedness is important, especially if you don’t live in a hurricane- or tornado-prone area. While there are many reasons, …

It’s probably no secret that children who have involved parents are more happy, healthy, and well-adjusted and excel at their educational and extracurricular pursuits. It …

Thumb sucking is a concern many parents have. Toddlers suck their thumbs because it’s comforting and calming. It’s probably something they did before they were …

  It can be very frustrating to ask your child over and over again to complete their chores without them ever getting done. If this …

Toddlers can be fussy eaters who refuse to try a new food at least half of the time. Approximately half of all toddlers fit this description, …

Your child’s showing all the signs of being ready to potty train. That’s great! But now where do you start? Explain to your toddler that …

Young children often cannot communicate when they have been hurt, but there are physical cues parents can look for in their children.  Here are some …

If you’ve ever watched Toddlers & Tiaras on The Learning Channel, you’ve probably seen some the horrendous behavior displayed by parents and children in the …

You might think listening is an automatic response, and it’s true it can be hard to shut out the noise of the world around you, …

Marriage almost always brings two completely different people together. Unsurprisingly, conflicts can happen, but implementing small, simple steps can help strengthen your marriage. These  tips …

  Children of all ages need boundaries, but teens may need them most of all. Though it’s tempting and may seem logical to give your …

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 …

  Once your young child begins attending preschool, he or she will begin to ask to do some of their favorite activities at home. Here …

The economy may finally be on the road to recovery, but a lot of people are still feeling the squeeze. Sadly, one of the first …

  Have you ever thought about your child’s future and said something like, “I don’t mind if they’re never rich and famous so long as …

Teaching children responsibility is one of the jobs you have as a parent. It’s daunting to think about but necessary. Many adults don’t understand responsibility, …

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 …

It’s finally here! Celebrate Spring with your kids with these five family activities. 1. Take the time to enjoy the outside and have fun at …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Every preschooler looks forward to snack time! While the convenience of packaged, processed snack foods is tempting, these junk food choices are generally loaded with …

Children don’t always behave; in fact, it takes time to learn the social rules for different situations. Parents play a key role in helping their …

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 definition of humanity is the state of being human; more specifically, of being kind to others. When we think of humanity, we think of …

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. …

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 …

You’ve supported your child for over a decade and he’s fast heading for his teenage years. What can you expect in the last year before …

Your daughter is facing some huge changes in her life: a new school, approaching teenhood and a body that’s changing in ways that may feel …

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 …

  Raising a teenager is difficult for the best of parents, just as being a teenager is difficult for all teens, regardless of how easy …

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 …

The first incarnation of the modern Tooth Fairy can be traced back to a Chicago Daily Tribune article dating back to 1908, though the actual …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rates of childhood obesity have increased considerably in the past few decades. In 1980, only …