Parenting Blog & Articles
How Early Is Too Early for a Dental Exam?
Most children in the United States don’t go for their first dental visit until sometime after their second birthday. The average age for a first …
5 Ways to Get Your Teen to Stop Drinking Energy Drinks
Are you concerned that your teenage son or daughter is drinking too many energy drinks? Between 30% and 50% of young adults say that they …
5 Reasons Why Your Toddler Won’t Pipe Down
When your preschooler learns to talk, you’ll be able to enjoy a proper conversation with him. But he may expect that conversation to carry on …
4 Remedies for Common Childhood Mishaps
Childhood is messy, sticky, and gooey, but we wouldn’t want it any other way. The time you have with your kids is short, and crying …
6 Ways to Teach Kids the Value of Money
Money is an essential part of life, and it’s never too early to teach your children its value and the importance of saving, so they …
10 Quick and Easy Toddler Snacks
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. …
4 Smart Organization Tips for Your Child’s Toys
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, …
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 …
How to Chart Your Child’s Accomplishments with a Chore Chart
It can be very frustrating to ask your child over and over again to complete their chores without them ever getting done. If this …
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 …
Self Esteem and Your Child’s Motivation
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 they’re …
How to Teach Your Child to Be More Responsible
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, …
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 …
5 Springtime Activities for the Whole Family
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 …
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 …
Moving Onwards: Your 12-Year-Old
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 …
Moving Onwards: Your 11-Year-Old’s Development
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 …