Parenting Blog & Articles
Why You Need a Family Emergency Plan
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, …
Why You Should Get Involved in Your Child’s Activities, Hobbies, and School
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 …
How to Help Your Child Kick the Thumb Sucking Habit
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 …
Training the Fussy Eater
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, …
Productive and Positive Potty Training
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 …
How to Spot Injuries in Young Kids
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 …
4 Reasons to Keep Your Daughter Out of Child’s Beauty Pageants
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 …
Why You Should Encourage Listening Skills
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, …
5 Ways to Build a Successful Marriage
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 …
Creating Boundaries for Teens
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 …
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 …
Preschool Activities You Can Do At Home
Once your young child begins attending preschool, he or she will begin to ask to do some of their favorite activities at home. Here are …
3 Things to Do on Your Family Staycation
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 …
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 …
3 Wholesome Snack Ideas Your Preschooler Will Love
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 …
How to Help Your Child Learn Appropriate Behavior
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 …
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 …
Tooth Fairy Fun: Helping Your Kids Learn About Oral Hygiene
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 …
5 Tips for Protecting Your Child from Becoming Obese
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 …
5 Ways to Help Your Child Be More Physically Active
According to a June 2015 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 17 percent of children in the U.S. are obese. The CDC …
3 Ways to Handle a Bad Report Card
Every parent wants to know that their child is smart. Whether your child is a bubbly first grader or a moody teenager, you want what’s …
5 Ways Eating Well Can Boost Your Baby’s Brain Development
The future may be hard to predict, but one thing is certain – intelligence and quick thinking will always give your child an advantage. …
Tech Tips for Parents: 5 iOS Apps for Busy Moms & Dads
Are you a parent with a serious love for mobile technology? Do you take your iPhone or iPad with you everywhere you go? If you …
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 …
