parent-child communication
Establish a Daily Routine With Expectations Clearly Defined and Discussed in the Family
When giving chores or responsibilities around the house, be sure they are reasonable, limited in number, and developmentally appropriate for your child. Check out these …
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 …
Stop That Screaming – Dealing With Tantrums
It can happen to you. Your child will be lying on the floor in the middle of the supermarket having a full-blown meltdown. You will …
So Easy a Toddler Can Do It: Chores Simple Enough for a Toddler
Life with a toddler can get messy. From finger paints to piles of laundry, it seems like chores may never get done. By involving your …
Financial Skills Your Child Needs Before Heading Off to College
A child leaving for college is a stressful experience. After all, you watched your child enter the world, you held his hand as he took …
Development Activities for 5-Year-Olds
Your son has started school and, though he’ll be learning about himself and the world around him in class, you still have a key role …
Moving Onwards – Your Four-Year-Old’s Development
Your child is four-years-old, and it’s likely you’ll be looking ahead to enrolling him in school soon. There is a nagging worry that can trouble …
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 …
Raising Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy World — 10 Ways to Encourage Smart Snacking
Raising kids with healthy eating habits is becoming more difficult by the day. We live in a preprocessed and prepackaged world, and getting kids to …
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 …
5 Child-Friendly Apps to Encourage a Love of Storytelling
Does your child have a vivid imagination? Do they love telling tales of curious creatures? Thanks to storytelling apps, your child can turn their imaginary …
Interactive Educational iOS Apps for Toddlers
Are you a busy parent who occasionally allows your child playtime on your smartphone in order to get work done? Do you feel guilty that you …
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 …
How to Teach Mindfulness Meditation to Children
Mindfulness meditation is practiced sitting with eyes closed, cross-legged on a cushion with your back straight. Attention is put on the movement of the abdomen when …
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 Prepare Your Child for the Pediatrician
A trip to the doctor can be traumatic for young children. Adults often forget just how frightening sitting in a medical office can be, and …
