We all want our children to be safe, especially in a world that just isn’t what it used to be. More and more, parents and families are looking for good ways to teach and show good safety habits to kids. Teaching your kids the following basic safety tips is much better than trying to pay […]
How to Introduce Healthier Eating Habits to Your Kids
Anyone who has even met a child in passing knows that children tend to be very hesitant to pick up new, healthful foods. They tend to demand things drenched in sugar, making fruits difficult and vegetables downright impossible. Healthy eating is crucial, though, meaning parents may need to get creative to successfully round out their […]
Signs Your Child Has an Eating Disorder (And What to Do)
Eating disorders are often dismissed as a problem that impacts only teenage girls. In reality, parents with kids of all ages — both boys and girls — should be aware that eating disorders can occur in any family. In fact, over 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States will suffer from an […]
4 Important Pool Safety Tips to Keep in Mind
Lazy days lounging by the pool are one of summer’s greatest pleasures. Unfortunately, the fun of playing in the water can soon turn to tragedy. Approximately 1,000 children die in drowning accidents each year. The risk is especially high for very young children who can drown in as little as one to two inches of […]
Water Dangers: How to Keep Your Children Safe in the Water
Parents and guardians act as authorities in the life of every being. They possess the natural obligation to make decisions on behalf of their children until they reach the age where the law recognizes them as adults. Making daily life decisions for these kids happens to be a difficult task. However, when it comes to […]
Teen Truths: What Your Parents Forgot to Tell You About Puberty
Puberty is that time in every teen’s life when hormones kick into full drive, transforming them from children into sexually mature adults. While there are classes in school and parents to talk to about the upcoming onset of changes, most information is kept minimal at best. If you’re coming up to that critical time in […]
Garage Sale: Ideas to Help Weed Out That Overstuffed Toy Bin
Preparing your home for a garage sale is a great way to get the kids involved in cleaning out that overstuffed toy bin and the playroom. Use this time to clear out the junk, create a more organized play space, and cut back on excess clutter. These simple organization tips can help you get started. […]
6 Things to Teach Your Teens Before They Get Their License
Helping your teenager get their license is a nerve-racking experience. The best chance you have of making it a less harrowing experience for yourself is to prepare your kids as much as you can. Teaching them a few basics before they hit the road can make a huge difference, and make them more able to […]
Hyperactive Child? 6 Ways to Create a Calming Home Environment for Them
For many kids, you can simply tell them to calm down or control their body or give them an activity to complete and rein in their behavior. But for a child with hyperactive tendencies, it can be much more difficult to regulate their behavior and calm them down. If you’re a parent at your wit’s […]
6 Things Parents Do for Their Children But Often Forget to Do for Themselves
Being a good parent requires much responsibility, hard work, and determination. If you have little ones at home, you probably do everything in your power to keep them safe, happy, and healthy. While spending the majority of your time taking care of your kids, you might neglect to do good things for yourself. If you […]
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